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Dismissed20 June 20253362431

Phone World, 29 Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ

Planning appeal 3362431 at Phone World, 29 Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SQ (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for residential development, with particular regard to noise from surrounding uses.

change of use of first floor from storage to single flat and new shop front

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Caines A
Postcode
BD1 1SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is a suitable location for residential development, with particular regard to noise from surrounding uses

What decided it

The absence of a noise assessment to demonstrate the site is suitable for residential use given the proximity of noise-generating late-night venues, combined with the lack of evidence to support mitigation measures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DS5Policy EN8

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