3 Ings Walk Wetherby LS22 5FE

1. 1.The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed first-floor rear extension and associated terrace, by reason of its elevated position, scale, and extensive use of multi- casement aluminium glazing, would result in a visually prominent and incongruous addition that fails to respect the form, proportions, and architectural detailing of the host dwelling. The use of contemporary materials and detailing would appear discordant within the prevailing character of the surrounding estate. Furthermore, the introduction of feature timber cladding and enlarged contemporary window openings to the principal elevation would erode the simple and traditional arrangement of openings which are characteristic of the dwelling and surrounding properties, resulting in poor integration with the established street scene. The identified likely significant harm to, and potential loss of, Merrion House 110 Merrion Centre Leeds LS2 8BB Town and Country Planning Act 1990 protected attractive mature trees on-site would only add further to the local character harms. The cumulative effect of these alterations would be harmful to the character and appearance of both the host dwelling and the wider area, contrary to Core Strategy (2019, as amended) Policies P10 and P12, Saved Unitary Development Plan (2006, as amended) Policies GP5 and BD6, the Householder Design Guide SPD (2012), including Policy HDG1 and relevant extension guidance, and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework which seeks to achieve well-designed places.
2. 2.The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposal would be likely to result in significant harm to protected trees on the site, by virtue of the proximity of the development to trees and the likely encroachment onto root protection areas, and insufficient information has been submitted for this harm to be adequately assessed. These trees make positive contributions to visual amenity, tackling climate change and air pollution. As such, the proposal is contrary to Core Strategy Policies SP13, Saved UDP Policy GP5 and LD1, Policy LAND 2 of the Natural Resources and Waste DPD, relevant sections of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended) regarding conservation of the natural environment.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

LS22 5FE

Application type

Full Planning Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Wetherby Town Council

Date validated

30 March 2026

Consultation start

30 March 2026

Neighbour consultation start

30 March 2026

Last date for comments

22 April 2026

Target decision date

25 May 2026

Architect profile

EDG:ARCHITECTURE LTD

Agent address

Mr Andrew Edwards 3 Sceptre House Harrogate HG2 8PB

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

26