Planning appeal decision
The Staclhouses, Burnley , BB11 1UG
Planning appeal 3271566 at The Staclhouses, Burnley , BB11 1UG (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 12 July 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the residents of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the change of use from workshop into café/bar
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- BB11 1UG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the residents of nearby properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The imposition of planning conditions restricting operating hours, music noise levels, rooflights and delivery times would provide sufficient mitigation to ensure an acceptable noise environment and prevent unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy NE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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