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Dismissed4 September 20266008813

17 Willow Court, Pool in Wharfedale, Leeds, LS21 1RX

Planning appeal 6008813 at 17 Willow Court, Pool in Wharfedale, Leeds, LS21 1RX (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector C McDonagh, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool in Wharfedale Conservation Area.

Loft conversion with dormer to the rear

Authority
Leeds City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C McDonagh
Postcode
LS21 1RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool in Wharfedale Conservation Area

What decided it

The considerable scale and mass of the proposed dormer window would dominate the rear roof slope and fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pool in Wharfedale Conservation Area, contrary to section 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

The public benefits arising from the development (renewable energy use and extension of an existing building) did not outweigh the considerable importance and weight given to the harm to the conservation area as a designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P10Policy P11Policy GP5Policy N19Policy BD6
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy HE6Policy W3

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