Planning appeal decision
6 Aireville Drive, Silsden, Bradford, BD20 0HU
Planning appeal 3278748 at 6 Aireville Drive, Silsden, Bradford, BD20 0HU (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 11 August 2021 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
double story extension to the side and single to the rear of the property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- BD20 0HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension, despite a technical breach of the SPD's side boundary inset guidance, would secure good design, respond positively to prevailing patterns of development, and be appropriate in layout, scale, materials and appearance, thereby aligning with Core Strategy policies DS1 and DS3.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy policy DS1Core Strategy policy DS3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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