Planning appeal decision
Land Grid Ref. 403990 443212, Hollins Bank Lane, Steeton With Eastburn, BD20 6QB
Planning appeal 3366736 at Land Grid Ref. 403990 443212, Hollins Bank Lane, Steeton With Eastburn, BD20 6QB (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Full retrospective planning for retention of agricultural building”
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The isolated location of the building on the ridgeline, disconnected from existing farmsteads and clearly visible from Redcar Lane, causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Pennine Upland landscape contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy DS2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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