Planning appeal decision
23 Ward Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QH
Planning appeal 3275565 at 23 Ward Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QH (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 13 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 living conditions of occupants of No. 3 Forbes Close.
pergola and associated works
- Authority
- Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- WN2 2QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of No. 3 Forbes Close
What decided it
The hipped roof design of the pergola, whilst prominent, does not appear excessive or overbearing in scale and the resulting overshadowing would not reduce the enjoyment of the neighbouring garden or be oppressive.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan, Core Strategy, Development Plan Document (2013)
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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