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Dismissed23 June 20213269426

50 Shevington Moor, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0SA

Planning appeal 3269426 at 50 Shevington Moor, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0SA (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of bungalow

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Taylor K
Postcode
WN6 0SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The poor design quality and cramped siting of the bungalow would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP10 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Development Plan Document, 2013Policy CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy, Development Plan Document, 2013

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