Planning appeal decision
5 Moorwell Place, Bradford, BD2 2EX
Planning appeal 3310909 at 5 Moorwell Place, Bradford, BD2 2EX (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the setting of the grade II listed Moorwell Place (Nos 1-23).
1. Pre-fab concrete garage to sited at the rear of the property within the property curtlige [sic]. The site sits beyond the property garden and private access road. The garage is approximately 20 metres away from the structure of the property/house. 2. Erection of a wooden fence to the boundary end to enclose the garden. 3. Erection of a free standing wooden Pergola within the garden of the property. Sited approximately 10 metres from the property.
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- BD2 2EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the setting of the grade II listed Moorwell Place (Nos 1-23)
What decided it
The wooden fence and garage would cause harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and fail to preserve the setting of the grade II listed building, whereas the pergola's modest, discrete and open construction would preserve the setting and accord with design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy DS1Core Strategy Policy DS3Core Strategy Policy EN3
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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