Rehana Lounge Express House White Abbey Road , Bradford, BD8 8EP

the change of use from Use Class A1 to A3 cafe (dessert parlour) at first floor level without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/00990/FUL dated 6 May 2020

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Williams K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether condition 3 of the previous permission is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of the occupants of nearby homes, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The extended opening hours would generate noise and disturbance unduly intrusive at such late hours, causing significant detrimental impact on the living conditions of occupiers of homes on Hardaker Street, contrary to Policy EN8 and NPPF paragraphs 135 and 198.

Framework references: 135, 198

Plan policies cited: Policy EN8 of the Bradford Core Strategy Development Plan Document, July 2017

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