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Notice upheld31 October 20253362503

4 Back Shaw Farm , Back Shaw Lane , Bradford , BD21 5QU

Planning appeal 3362503 at 4 Back Shaw Farm , Back Shaw Lane , Bradford , BD21 5QU (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2025 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building.

Unauthorised construction of breeze-block steps and installation of patio doors to the rear of a listed building (converted barn)

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Appeal against Enforcement Listed Building Notice/Enforcement Conservation Area Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Pleasant L
Postcode
BD21 5QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the works preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building

What decided it

The patio doors and steps have a harmful effect on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building through their domestic appearance and design, which is discordant with the building's simple traditional vernacular character, and there are no public benefits to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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