20/02/2020

Appeal: Crematorium in Leeds green belt not justified

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The UK's leading crematoria developer has failed to persuade an inspector that 'very special circumstances' existed to justify a new crematorium in the Leeds green belt, after 'flawed evidence' from both parties was presented at a public hearing.

LOCATIONGarforth, LeedsAUTHORITYLeeds City CouncilINSPECTORDavid CrossPROCEDUREHearingDECISIONDismissedREFERENCEAPP/N4720/W/19/3233784The appeal concerned a golf driving range in the green belt east of Leeds, comprising various buildings to the north of the site and an extensive driving range green to the south. The appellants, Westerleigh Group, sought permission to clear the buildings to the........

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