7 Sandmoor Drive Alwoodley Leeds LS17 7DF

1. 1.The Local Planning Authority consider that the proposed single storey front element of part single storey, part two storey front and side extension would, by virtue of its excessive scale, height, massing, and overall prominence, form a visually dominant and incongruous addition to the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse. The increased eaves and ridge heights, combined with the added bulk created by the side facing dormer window, results in an extension that fails to appear subordinate to the host property. Also, Merrion House 110 Merrion Centre Leeds LS2 8BB Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the proposed two storey front infill extension incorporates a contemporary double height glazed apex design that does not integrate successfully with the more traditional form and architectural character of the existing property. The extent and style of glazing is considered unsympathetic to the established appearance of the dwellinghouse and results in a visually discordant and incongruous addition to the front elevation. Therefore, the proposal represents a poor design and is harmful to local character and contrary to policies P10 and P12 of the Core Strategy, saved Unitary Development Plan policies GP5 and BD6, Policy BE2 of the Alwoodley Neighbourhood Plan policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide SPD, and guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The applicant has failed to submit a satisfactory tree replacement proposal or soft landscaping plan, in particular, three of the proposed replacement trees are positioned too close to the crown spread of an existing retained tree, creating a high likelihood of establishment-failure and long term growth conflict. As a result, the proposed replanting does not offer a viable or sustainable mitigation for tree loss associated with the development. The absence of a compliant and deliverable replacement planting strategy means the proposal does not meet the requirements of Policy LAND2 of the Natural Resources and Waste Development Plan Document (NRWDPD), which requires that appropriate replacement planting be secured to ensure amenity and biodiversity value is maintained and enhanced.
3. 3.The Local Planning Authority consider that the proposed single storey front element of part single storey, part two storey front and side extension would, by virtue of its excessive scale, height, massing, and location in close proximity to the adjacent neighbouring site at 9 Sandmoor Drive, lead to significant harm to the amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring property by reason of overbearing impact on and a loss of outlook from that property, particularly when experienced from the neighbouring orangery. As such, the proposal is contrary to the aims and intentions of Policy P10 of the Core Strategy, Policy GP5 of Leeds Unitary Development Plan, Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide SPD and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LS17 7DF

Application type

Full Planning Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Alwoodley Parish Council

Date validated

10 November 2025

Consultation start

16 December 2025

Neighbour consultation start

17 November 2025

Last date for comments

30 December 2025

Target decision date

5 January 2026

Agent address

Mr Steve Kelly The Nook Lingwell Gate Lane Lofthouse Wakefield WF3 3JU

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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