29 Highfield Avenue, Bradford, BD10 8QZ

Planning appeal 3345605 at 29 Highfield Avenue, Bradford, BD10 8QZ (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with regard to the works proposed to T1, T3 and T4 and whether there would be any unacceptable damage to the trees or pressure to significantly lop or remove the trees following the extension works to the existing dwelling.

alterations to detached bungalow to include additional storey, ground floor front extension and new pitched roofs to flat roof areas

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Burnham T
Postcode: BD10 8QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with regard to the works proposed to T1, T3 and T4 and whether there would be any unacceptable damage to the trees or pressure to significantly lop or remove the trees following the extension works to the existing dwelling

What decided it

The proposed tree works would not cause substantial harm to the trees or create pressure for their future removal, and the 2.5m clearance to the new roof height would protect the trees' long-term retention and the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN5

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