Planning appeal decision
122 Fagley Road, Bradford, BD2 3JJ
Planning appeal 3316530 at 122 Fagley Road, Bradford, BD2 3JJ (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2023 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 building and street scene.
construction of dormer window to front (hip roof to gable permitted development)
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- BD2 3JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and street scene
What decided it
The removal of the distinctive front gable and erection of a large, prominent flat-roof dormer on only one dwelling of a semi-detached pair would severely disrupt the architectural composition and symmetry, causing significant harm to character and appearance in conflict with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy 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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