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Allowed22 June 20213270590

9 Thurlby Close, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8SB

Planning appeal 3270590 at 9 Thurlby Close, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8SB (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 22 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 host property and area.

single storey side extension and detached timber gazebo

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Taylor K
Postcode
WN4 8SB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
  • the effect of the proposed single storey extension on the living conditions of the occupants of No.7 Thurlby Close, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The fallback position of a more harmful extant permission for a garage extension was a material consideration that justified allowing the appeal despite the unacceptable impact on the outlook of No.7.

the harm to the living conditions of No.7 through loss of outlook was outweighed by the fallback position, which would cause greater harm if implemented

What the Inspector cited

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

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