1/3 West Lane & 14 The Fold, Haworth , Bradford, BD22 8DU

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

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Wilson L

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.

Framework references: 115

Plan policies cited: Policy TR2, Policy DS5

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