8 Manor Park, BRADFORD, BD8 0LY

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

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Mayes C

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.

Framework references: 131

Plan policies cited: Policy DS1, Policy DS3, Policy DS5

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