Planning appeal decision
8 Manor Park, Bradford, BD8 0LY
Planning appeal 3358816 at 8 Manor Park, Bradford, BD8 0LY (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Material amendment submission for previously approved application 21/04113/HOU to reflect as-built residential dwelling. The proposal has been built with a height increase of 605mm from 5,700mm to 6,305mm. Dormer windows have also been updated to comply with Building Regulations requirements with reduced height windows and mechanical extract vents. Dormer faces clad in tiles to match roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- BD8 0LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants at 6 and 10 Manor Park, with regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed increase in roof height and mass of the dormers would result in a discordant form harmful to the character and appearance of the area and would have an overbearing effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy DS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131
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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