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Allowed19 October 20266013056

8A Grove Terrace, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2LY

Planning appeal 6013056 at 8A Grove Terrace, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2LY (Kirklees) was allowed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a detached outbuilding

Authority
Kirklees
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
BD11 2LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of future occupiers of the development, with particular regard to internal living space
  • highway safety, having regard to parking provision

What decided it

The modest scale, siting and relationship of the outbuilding with surrounding development ensured it would preserve the character and appearance of the area whilst providing acceptable accommodation standards and not harming highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP24Policy LP21Policy LP22

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