9 Vinery Grove, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 9LT

Planning appeal 6007907 at 9 Vinery Grove, Richmond Hill, Leeds, LS9 9LT (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 3 September 2026 by Inspector J Buxton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal light, outlook, privacy and noise.

Change of use from dwelling house (C3) to 3 bed HMO (C4) with new window to basement in lieu of existing door

Authority: Leeds City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: J Buxton
Postcode: LS9 9LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal light, outlook, privacy and noise
whether the proposal provides adequate cycle storage for the needs of future occupiers

What decided it

The amended plans demonstrably improved the quality of the basement accommodation and the provision of secure cycle storage satisfied both main issues, bringing the proposal into compliance with the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy GP5 (Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review)Policy BD5 (Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review)Policy H6A(iv) (Leeds Core Strategy)Policy P10 (Leeds Core Strategy)Policy T2 (Leeds Core Strategy)

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