PARENTS of a disabled youngster are to go back to the drawing board over plans to make their home more accessible.

They had hoped to build a new utility room and access at 19 Stanhope Drive, Horsforth, but councillors agreed with neighbours that the extension was too large.

At last week's meeting of Leeds City Council's Development Control Panel West, Councillor Phil Coyne (Lab, Otley and Wharfedale) argued that they should look upon the needs of the family sympathetically and give planning permission.

But others said the scheme, although recommended for approval by planning officers, was unneighbourly.

Coun Moira Dunn (Lab, Aireborough) said: "I am concerned about the length of this extension.

"I understand they want to meet the needs of the disabled youngster, but I cannot see my way clear to accepting it."

It was agreed to defer approval to the planning officer to work out a way for the extension to be made acceptable for neighbours.

Meanwhile, a new house next to 6 Springbank, Rawdon for The Oliver Partnership was approved at the same meeting.

The house, an extension to the existing terrace of houses, was objected to by 11 nearby residents and by Councillor Andrew Barker (Lib Dem, Horsforth).

They said the new house would increase parking problems in the area, would overshadow neighbouring properties and would harm the Little London Conser-vation Area.

But planning officers disagreed and said the design of the house reflected the character of the terrace and would enhance the conservation area.

The amended scheme also provided sufficient parking with six spaces for adjoining two flats and one house.