Planning appeal decision
86 Cheltenham Road, Bradford, BD2 1QQ
Planning appeal 3291949 at 86 Cheltenham Road, Bradford, BD2 1QQ (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
retrospective front bay window with front entrance cladding
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- BD2 1QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 88 Cheltenham Road with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The development's pronounced adverse effect on the character and appearance of the street through its conspicuous forward extension and cladding, combined with the loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers, renders it contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy DS5Householder Supplementary Planning Document (2012)
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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