®Planning appeal decision
66 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD18 3EL
Planning appeal 6010517 at 66 Kirkgate, Bradford, BD18 3EL (City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal development would provide acceptable living conditions for occupants, with particular regard to outlook, natural daylight, privacy and security.
creation of a self-contained studio apartment at lower ground floor level, including associated front lightwell, external access stair and railing, the replacement of an existing entrance door with a glazed door, and minor internal alterations to the studio layout
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- BD18 3EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal development would provide acceptable living conditions for occupants, with particular regard to outlook, natural daylight, privacy and security
What decided it
The restricted outlook, inadequate natural daylight, and privacy and security implications of the glazed entrance door would result in poor-quality accommodation that would not provide acceptable living conditions for occupants.
The Framework's support for the effective use of land and existing buildings to provide homes in sustainable locations does not outweigh the requirement to ensure that development provides safe and healthy living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS5Policy HO9
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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