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Dismissed30 May 20243336649

49 Western Avenue, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5DH

Planning appeal 3336649 at 49 Western Avenue, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5DH (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2024 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

detached dwelling to the side garden

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
BD20 5DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 47 and 49 Western Avenue, with regard to outlook, daylight and sunlight
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with regard to the adequacy of parking provision

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, character and appearance, and highway safety cumulatively outweighed the modest housing benefits under the tilted balance.

the significant harm to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, character and appearance, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of delivering one additional dwelling in a sustainable location

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HO9Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy DS5Policy TR2Policy DS4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 115Paragraph 135

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