Planning appeal decision
133 Lynfield Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6ET
Planning appeal 3366673 at 133 Lynfield Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6ET (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of nos 131 and 135 Lynfield Drive in regard to light and outlook.
‘6m rear single storey extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers’
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- BD9 6ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of nos 131 and 135 Lynfield Drive in regard to light and outlook
- the effect of the proposed front dormer on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The rear extension's proximity and length would create an oppressive and overbearing outlook and cause significant loss of light to neighbouring properties, contrary to development plan policy DS5, which could not be outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DS5DS1DS3
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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