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Dismissed25 March 20253355725

4-8 Burley Grange Station Road, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7ND

Planning appeal 3355725 at 4-8 Burley Grange Station Road, Burley In Wharfedale, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7ND (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 25 March 2025 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area having regard to heritage assets.

the installation of fascia sign with three spotlights

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Walker R
Postcode
LS29 7ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the advertisement on the visual amenity of the area having regard to heritage assets

What decided it

The size and scale of the fascia sign dominates the west elevation of the listed building and detracts from its gothic architectural character and the visual amenity of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

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