®Planning appeal decision
Eastbrook Hall, M and N Builders Properties 3 Limited, Leeds Road, Bradford , BD1 5AE
Planning appeal 3317513 at Eastbrook Hall, M and N Builders Properties 3 Limited, Leeds Road, Bradford , BD1 5AE (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Crosby L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed apartments would be acceptable, with particular regard to outlook and natural light.
the conversion of an existing unused basement room into four studio apartments
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Crosby L
- Postcode
- BD1 5AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed apartments would be acceptable, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
What decided it
The unacceptable living conditions resulting from inadequate natural light and poor outlook for future occupiers, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing provision and economic activity.
The modest benefits of housing provision and economic activity were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of unacceptable living conditions conflicting with Core Strategy policies and the Framework's commitment to high quality places promoting health and well-being
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DS5HO9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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