Planning appeal decision
9 Farrar Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 6AD
Planning appeal 6008783 at 9 Farrar Lane, Adel, Leeds, LS16 6AD (Leeds City Council) was allowed on 13 August 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof alterations on the character and appearance of the area and host property.
alteration to existing roof to provide extra bedrooms with rear dormer
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- B Plenty
- Postcode
- LS16 6AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof alterations on the character and appearance of the area and host property
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations would be read in the varied context of the surrounding area and would not result in harm to character and appearance, satisfying the requirements of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (2019)Policy GP5 of the saved Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Policy BD6 of the saved Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)Adel Neighbourhood Design StrategyAdel Neighbourhood Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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