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Dismissed27 May 20266002874

1, Chapel Street, Bradford, BD5 0LF

Planning appeal 6002874 at 1, Chapel Street, Bradford, BD5 0LF (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

to retain part of building and its B2 use for vehicle repairs and maintenance

Authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
BD5 0LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance, overbearing, light and outlook
  • highway safety, with particular regard to parking

What decided it

The development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact, loss of light and outlook, and noise disturbance from the vehicle repair use, combined with inadequate parking provision creating highway safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DS1Policy DS3Policy DS5Policy TR2

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