®Planning appeal decision
158 Markland Hill Lane, BOLTON, BL1 5PB
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy CG4 of the Bolton Core Strategy
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.