Planning appeal decision
112 Bolton Lane, Bradford, BD2 4BA
Planning appeal 3357212 at 112 Bolton Lane, Bradford, BD2 4BA (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
construction of part two storey extension to side and rear and single storey extension to rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Heron E
- Postcode
- BD2 4BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The closing of the gap between the appeal property and the neighbouring dwelling coupled with the pronounced height difference and bulky rear projection with discordant roof style would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DS1DS3
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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