®Planning appeal decision
285 Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9UD
Planning appeal 3270148 at 285 Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9UD (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
Proposed side extension over three floors (lower ground, ground and first floor) and associated roof, access and parking alterations, including creation of new access via Edgeside Lane, and external alterations to existing dwelling involving fenestration/door changes, removal of chimney and erection of rear amenity terrace at first floor level
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- BB4 9UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
- the effect on the setting of grade II listed Lane Ends Farmhouse and Barn
- the effect on the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The harmful effect on character and appearance, the setting of the listed building, and the loss of privacy to neighbouring residents could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme or other material considerations.
The public benefits of the scheme, including efficient use of land, maintained parking and improved access, did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance, the setting of the listed building, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16 of the Rossendale Core Strategy Development Plan Document: The Way Forward (2011-2026)Policy 23 of the Rossendale Core Strategy Development Plan Document: The Way Forward (2011-2026)Policy 24 of the Rossendale Core Strategy Development Plan Document: The Way Forward (2011-2026)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 196
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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