Planning appeal decision
Former The Gallopers, Wakefield Road, Bradford, BD4 7QX
Planning appeal 3345129 at Former The Gallopers, Wakefield Road, Bradford, BD4 7QX (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 27 September 2024 by Inspector Caines A, 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.
construction of new restaurant unit and four retail units including bin store and car parking without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/04913/FUL, dated 29 May 2020
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Major retail and services
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- BD4 7QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The aluminium knotwood cladding would provide a visually similar finish to the approved timber and would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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