Ghyll Clough Farm, Slaymaker Lane, Oakworth, Bradford, BD22 7EH

to build 2 semi-detached properties of similar style to existing property with drive, hardstanding and attached garages, reconfiguration of existing entrances/access to properties

Authority: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BD22 7EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development, with particular regard to Green Belt, Habitats Regulations and density

What decided it

The proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt causing substantial harm to openness, and the moderate benefits of housing delivery do not clearly outweigh this harm or address the unresolved Habitats Regulations concern.

The moderate weight afforded to housing delivery, economic benefits and biodiversity net gain does not clearly outweigh the substantial harm to Green Belt openness and the unresolved Habitats Regulations issue; very special circumstances do not exist.

Framework references: 11, 89, 110, 153, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy HO5 of the Core Strategy 2017

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