Planning appeal decision
Substation, Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8BW
Planning appeal 3326013 at Substation, Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, LS29 8BW (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would prejudice highway safety.
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- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- LS29 8BW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would prejudice highway safety
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including reference to its effect on protected trees
What decided it
The proposed development would result in increased traffic generation and parking demand without adequate off-street provision, leading to on-street parking that would obstruct the flow of traffic near a busy junction and prejudice highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TR2Policy DS4Policy EN5
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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