Planning appeal decision
127 Bromwich Street, Bolton, BL2 1LJ
Planning appeal 3270440 at 127 Bromwich Street, Bolton, BL2 1LJ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the erection of a timber garden building to be used as a dog grooming studio
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- BL2 1LJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
Insufficient evidence that the scale and operation of the dog grooming business would not cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers through increased client visits and dogs, contrary to Policy CG4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CG4
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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