Planning appeal decision
19 Centre Vale, Littleborough, OL15 9EL
Planning appeal 3275327 at 19 Centre Vale, Littleborough, OL15 9EL (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the Greenspace Corridor.
resubmission of retrospective ground works, removal of earth and minor shrubs, installation of site entrance gate, new timber fencing and minor raising of ground level on site. Proposed creation of dropped kerb off Todmorden Road
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- OL15 9EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the Greenspace Corridor
What decided it
The site's limited visibility from the surrounding area due to screening by adjacent trees and buildings, combined with the maintenance of verdant character when viewed from Todmorden Road, meant the development would not have an unacceptable effect on character and appearance or the Greenspace Corridor.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P1Policy P2Policy P3Policy DM1Policy G/8 (A)
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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