®Planning appeal decision
158 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, BL1 5PB
Planning appeal 3276119 at 158 Markland Hill Lane, Bolton, BL1 5PB (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 December 2021 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the retrospective application for the erection of a raised patio and sun lounge at rear
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- BL1 5PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
What decided it
The material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy, combined with harm to character and appearance, outweighs any other considerations and necessitates enforcement action.
The harm to neighbouring residential amenity and character and appearance of the area outweighed any benefits of the development; the enforcement notice was upheld with the compliance period extended from 90 days to 6 months to balance the appellant's need for time to deconstruct the structures against the ongoing harm to neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CG4 of the Bolton Core Strategy
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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