Planning appeal decision
170 Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5NP
Planning appeal 3273611 at 170 Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5NP (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 October 2021 by Inspector Pipe C, 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.
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- Authority
- Chorley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- PR7 5NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The bulky front dormer would unbalance the symmetrical design of the semi-detached pair and harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy HS5 and the Householder Design Guidance SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS5 of the Chorley Local Plan 2012-2026, Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2015)Chorley Council Householder Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document (2017)
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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