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Allowed2 July 20253361182

65 Bolling Road, Ilkley, LS29 8QA

Planning appeal 3361182 at 65 Bolling Road, Ilkley, LS29 8QA (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the likely long-term effect on protected trees.

‘Two storey detached dwelling.’

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tinsley F
Postcode
LS29 8QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the likely long-term effect on protected trees
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to outlook and access to daylight

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's subservient scale, design consistency with the host dwelling, and location within the same building envelope as the permitted garage, combined with adequate protection for the protected trees and satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, demonstrated compliance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP1Policy DP3Policy DS2Policy EN5Policy DS5Policy TR2Policy DS4Policy EN7Policy EN8Policy INDP5

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