Planning appeal decision
228 High Street, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1QP
Planning appeal 3358749 at 228 High Street, Wibsey, Bradford, BD6 1QP (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2025 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the advert on the amenity of the area.
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- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- BD6 1QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the advert on the amenity of the area
What decided it
The size and position of the proposed advertisement would be overly dominant and incongruous on the squat gable elevation, appearing awkwardly sited and harming the visual amenity of the character area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 141
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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