Planning appeal decision
11 Brichfield Avenue, Guildersome, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7HU
Planning appeal 6010795 at 11 Brichfield Avenue, Guildersome, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7HU (Leeds City Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area.
raising the roof height forming a new floor, dormer window to rear with juliette balcony and roof light to front
- Authority
- Leeds City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- LS27 7HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not be consistent with the overall street scene due to the excessive ridge height of the roof and bulk of the rear dormer, causing harm to the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area.
The benefits of creating additional floorspace within the settlement under Policy L2 were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and inconsistency with the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P10 of the Core Strategy ReviewPolicy GP5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Policy BD6 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan (Review 2006)Householder Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2012)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy L2
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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