4 St Andrews Croft Alwoodley Leeds LS17 7TP

1. 1.The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed two-storey side extension and first-floor rear extension, by virtue of their cumulative scale, footprint, proximity to the northern boundary, and irregular chamfered form, would result in an unsympathetic and disproportionate addition to the host dwelling. The development would erode the gap between properties, harm the visual amenity of the streetscene, and fail to respect the simple form and character of the original dwellinghouse. 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 proposed extensions and the proposed outbuilding to rear, when considered cumulatively with the existing additions, would result in a disproportionate enlargement of the original dwelling, effectively doubling its gross floor area and significantly increasing its footprint. This level of intensification represents overdevelopment of the site, undermining the scale and character of the host property and its setting. Furthermore, the proposal would substantially reduce the already limited private garden space, leaving a Merrion House 110 Merrion Centre Leeds LS2 8BB Town and Country Planning Act 1990 cramped and poorly positioned outdoor area that fails to provide a meaningful level of amenity for future occupiers. The development is therefore contrary to Policies P10 and P12 of the Leeds Core Strategy, saved Policy GP5 of the Leeds UDP, guidance within the Householder Design Guide SPD, the Neighbourhoods for Living SPG, and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The application site adjoins a public woodland containing mature trees, including a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), which contributes positively to the character and appearance of the area. The proposal fails to provide sufficient arboricultural information to enable a full and proper assessment of its impact, specifically the absence of a Tree Survey and Arboricultural Impact Assessment in accordance with British Standard BS 5837:2012. The Local Planning Authority considered that, in the absence of this information, and given the proximity of the proposed garden shed to rear to the woodland, the development would likely result in encroachment into the Root Protection Areas (RPAs) of nearby trees, including a TPO-protected tree alongside likely harm to RPAs and canopies during the construction phase of the development. This would cause harm to their health and long-term viability, resulting in adverse impacts on visual amenity, residential amenity, and the wider policy objectives of tackling climate change and air pollution. As such the proposal would be contrary to the aims and intentions of Leeds Core Strategy Policies P10 and P12, saved Policies GP5 and LD1 of the Unitary Development Plan Review (2006), Policy LAND2 of the Natural Resources and Waste DPD, and advice contained within the Council's Guideline Distances from Development to Trees document, the British Standard BS5837:2012, and National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LS17 7TP

Application type

Full Planning Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Alwoodley Parish Council

Date validated

19 November 2025

Consultation start

19 November 2025

Neighbour consultation start

19 November 2025

Last date for comments

12 December 2025

Target decision date

14 January 2026

Agent address

Mr Kash Moghal 4 Geelang Close Bradfoard BD2 1EL

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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