Controversial plans to build in grounds of historic Meanwood villa approved by planning chiefs

By David Spereall, local democracy reporter
Published 9th Jul 2022, 11:45 BST
Updated 9th Jul 2022, 12:41 BST
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Plans to build four residential properties to the rear of a plush Victorian villa have been approved, despite protests from more than 40 people.

Developers have been given permission to put up new homes in the spacious gardens of Albert House, on Monk Bridge Road in Leeds’ Meanwood area.

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A total of 41 objections had been lodged against the scheme, including one from the Labour MP for Leeds North West, Alex Sobel.

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The grounds of Albert House in Meanwood are set for further development.The grounds of Albert House in Meanwood are set for further development.
The grounds of Albert House in Meanwood are set for further development.

Their concerns included the impact on local infrastructure and the prospect of the new houses overshadowing the existing ones.

But a panel of councillors ruled the application could go ahead on Thursday, after the applicants outlined their green credentials and promised to avoid using gas on the site as an energy source.

Speaking at a plans panel meeting on Thursday, objector Darren Robinson told councillors: “We understand no individual has the right to a view, but they do have the right to enjoy their own homes.

“The imposing and dominating nature of this will impinge on that, given its size.”

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