Planning appeal decision
Footpath Outside 89, Harrogate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3AX
Planning appeal 3372647 at Footpath Outside 89, Harrogate Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 3AX (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 16 April 2026 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would be caused, whether this would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location.
a radio base station comprising a 17.5m high Hutchinson monopole, along with 6no antennas, 1no dishes, 3no cabinets and ancillary development thereto
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- BD2 3AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would be caused, whether this would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location
What decided it
The identified need for the installation in this location and the absence of more suitable alternative sites outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy SC9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 119
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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