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Dismissed21 March 20253354981

217 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0JF

Planning appeal 3354981 at 217 Otley Road, Bradford, BD3 0JF (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2025 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

removal of door and window at side and installation of panels, installation of new shopfront with external lighting (to front and side), a roller shutter and illuminated lettering

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
BD3 0JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The replacement shopfront causes significant visual harm to the character and appearance of the prominent corner terrace row through its modern design, excessive white panels, and dominance over the traditional stone-built building, which outweighs any claimed benefits to the business.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DS1Policy DS3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 85Paragraph 141

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