Planning appeal decision
27 Pasture Avenue, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 7QF
Planning appeal 3317961 at 27 Pasture Avenue, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 7QF (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed double storey side extension to accommodate supplemental living space. Includes new hardstanding to front for additional parking
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- BD22 7QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension's subservient design with appropriate set-back, lower roof line and hipped form would not harm the character and appearance of the area despite not achieving the full 1 metre side gap, because the properties are not uniformly built.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC9Policy 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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