306, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9AD

Planning appeal 3273630 at 306, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9AD (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 September 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 306 and 308 Queens Promenade and 5 Leyburn Avenue with regard to light, outlook and amenity space provision.

the ‘erection of two storey development of two apartments (Resubmission of application Ref: 19/0549)

Authority: Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: FY2 9AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 306 and 308 Queens Promenade and 5 Leyburn Avenue with regard to light, outlook and amenity space provision
the character and appearance of the area
highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 5 Leyburn Avenue with regard to light and outlook, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be outweighed by the benefits of housing supply and brownfield development.

The benefits of housing supply, brownfield development and local economic benefits were outweighed by the substantial harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to light and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS7 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy (Adopted 2016)Policy BH13 of the Blackpool Local Plan (Adopted 2006)Policy LQ1 of the Local PlanPolicy LQ4 of the Local PlanPolicy AS1 of the Local Plan

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