Planning appeal decision
37 Grisedale Drive, Burnley, BB12 8AR
Planning appeal 3277120 at 37 Grisedale Drive, Burnley, BB12 8AR (Burnley Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the property and the wider area.
the ‘retention of new fence along the boundary line. Will be stepped back where the cars park. Fence is 1.8 metres high. Constructed with wooden posts and close board cladding
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- BB12 8AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the property and the wider area
What decided it
The height and prominent position of the fence detracts from the open character of the streetscene and conflicts with the development plan policies requiring development to respect its setting and context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS5 b)Policy SP5 2a)Policy SP5 2e)
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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