30-32 Great Moor Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1NJ

Planning appeal 3277634 at 30-32 Great Moor Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1NJ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the change of use of first and second floors from vacant storage and communal areas to 10 No. bed house of multiple occupancy (HMO) together with external steel staircase at side

Authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: BL1 1NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, light and the provision of external amenity space

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area caused by the disruption to the front façade fenestration pattern, combined with the significant adverse effect on living conditions of future occupiers due to restricted outlook, limited light, and lack of external amenity space, outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits.

The benefits of additional housing provision and efficient use of town centre land did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the significant adverse effect on living conditions of future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CG3Policy CG4

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