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Dismissed7 May 20266007881

163 Ring Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5LU

Planning appeal 6007881 at 163 Ring Road, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5LU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

proposed drop kerb and works to front garden

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Caines A
Postcode
LS12 5LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the dominant engineered form and prominent retaining walls, which would fundamentally alter the street scene and conflict with development plan policies, outweighs the limited benefits of off-street parking provision and modest highway safety improvements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10 of the Leeds Core Strategy (amended 2019)Policy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)

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