Planning appeal decision
1/3 West Lane & 14 The Fold, Haworth , Bradford, BD22 8DU
Planning appeal 3332196 at 1/3 West Lane & 14 The Fold, Haworth , Bradford, BD22 8DU (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, in respect of the adequacy of parking provision.
Change of Use from C3 Dwellinghouses to C1 Hotels (Air B&B). Refurbishments and restoration to 1 and 3 West Lane and 14 The Fold, comprising new doors and windows, external building fabric repairs, reinstating 1 additional storey to 3 West Lane, shop front alterations
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- BD22 8DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, in respect of the adequacy of parking provision
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to highway safety through inadequate parking provision in an area with existing parking pressure and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of nearby residents through increased noise and disturbance from the high-turnover holiday let use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TR2Policy DS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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