LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision Site visit made on 19 September 2025 by J Smith MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 29th September 2025 Appeal Ref: APP/W4705/W/25/3369189 Land at Bolton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD2 3BQ • The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant approval required under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). • The appeal is made by Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited against the decision of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. • The application Ref is 25/00359/PNT. • The development proposed is installation of 17.5m monopole, 6 No antennae, 3 No ERSs, 2 No cabinets, 1 No meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto. Decision 1.

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision The appeal is allowed and approval is granted under the provisions of Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the siting and appearance of installation of 17.5m monopole, 6 No antennae, 3 No ERSs, 2 No cabinets, 1 No meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto at Land at Kent Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD2 3BQ in accordance with the terms of the application Ref 25/00359/PNT and the plans submitted with it including drawing numbers: • 100 REV A (Site Location Maps) • 201 REV A (Proposed Site Plan) • 301 REV A (Proposed Site Elevation) Preliminary Matters 2. The application and appeal forms state that the appeal site location is at Land at Kent Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD2 3BQ. However, the plans indicate to me that the location of the appeal proposal would be located on Bolton Road. The plans do not show a Kent Road within the vicinity of the appeal site. Therefore, for the avoidance of doubt, I have reflected this in the address used in the banner heading above. 3.

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision The provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended (GPDO 2015), under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A, Paragraph A.3(4) require the local planning authority to assess the proposed development solely on the basis of its siting and appearance, taking into account any representations received. My determination of this appeal has been made on the same basis. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision The provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended (GPDO 2015), under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A, Paragraph A.3(4) require the local planning authority to assess the proposed development solely on the basis of its siting and appearance, taking into account any representations received. My determination of this appeal has been made on the same basis. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/W4705/W/25/3369189 4. It is sought to erect a 17.5m high monopole with associated antennae and cabinets (the mast). The provisions of Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A of the GPDO 2015 do not require regard be had to the development plan. I have had regard to the policies of the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework), only in so far as they are a material consideration relevant to matters of siting and appearance. Main Issue 5. The main issue is the effect of the siting and appearance of the mast on the living conditions of the occupants of 12 Thornbridge Mews, with regard to outlook and overshadowing. Reasons 6. 12 Thornbridge Mews is a single-storey bungalow located to the east of the appeal site. Its rear elevation is angled slightly towards Bolton Road and the proposed development location. This elevation features glazed doors and a standard sized window. As such, the mast would be visible from the outlook of this neighbouring property. However, the visibility of a development does not immediately result in harm. 7. The proposed development would be situated behind Kents Gym, a substantial commercial flat-roofed building located adjacent to 12 Thornbridge Mews.

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision Consequently, the mast would not be positioned directly behind this residential property. According to the Council, the mast would be approximately 15 metres from the dwellings at Thornbridge Mews. This would provide a meaningful degree of separation from No. 12. 8. This section of Bolton Road features a mix of residential and commercial buildings and includes various items of street furniture, such as telegraph poles and streetlights. In the wider vicinity, phone masts are also visible. An existing streetlight is located near to the rear garden boundary of No. 12, and the submitted plans indicate that this would be relocated. Although the proposed mast would be taller, slightly wider, and of a less conventional appearance than a streetlight, it would occupy a similarly perceived position when viewed from No. 12 and would be seen against the commercial backdrop of Bolton Road. 9. During my site visit, I observed that Bolton Road slopes away from Thornbridge Mews. While this gradient would not materially reduce the overall height of the mast, it would modestly diminish its perceived prominence when viewed from No. 12. 10.

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision In conclusion, when all of the aforementioned considerations are collectively considered, the proposed development would not have an unacceptable impact on the living conditions of the occupants of 12 Thornbridge Mews with regard to outlook and overshadowing. When the existing conditions of the environment are considered, it would have similar effects on No. 12 when compared to the existing streetlight. The proposal would therefore comply with the requirements of the Framework for supporting high quality communications whilst achieving well- designed places. Consequently, I consider that the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 2

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision In conclusion, when all of the aforementioned considerations are collectively considered, the proposed development would not have an unacceptable impact on the living conditions of the occupants of 12 Thornbridge Mews with regard to outlook and overshadowing. When the existing conditions of the environment are considered, it would have similar effects on No. 12 when compared to the existing streetlight. The proposal would therefore comply with the requirements of the Framework for supporting high quality communications whilst achieving well- designed places. Consequently, I consider that the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable. https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 2

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — Appeal Decision Appeal Decision APP/W4705/W/25/3369189 Conditions 11. Any planning permission granted for the installation of 17.5m monopole, 6 No antennae, 3 No ERSs, 2 No cabinets, 1 No meter cabinet and ancillary development under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 16, Class A is subject to conditions set out in Paragraphs A.3(9), A.3(11) and A.2(2), which specify that the development must, except to the extent that the local planning authority otherwise agree in writing, be carried out in accordance with the details submitted with the application, must begin not later than the expiration of 5 years beginning with the date on which the local planning authority received the application, and must be removed as soon as reasonably practicable after it is no longer required for electronic communications purposes and the land restored to its condition before the development took place. Conclusion 12. For the reasons given above, I conclude that the appeal is allowed and prior approval is granted.

LAND AT KENT ROAD , APPROXIMATELY 6M NW OF 12 THORNBRIDGE MEWS , BRADFORD , WEST YORKSHIRE , BD2 3BQ — City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council — J Smith INSPECTOR https://www.gov.uk/planning-inspectorate 3