Planning appeal decision
York House, Knowsley Grange, Bolton, BL1 5DQ
Planning appeal 3279151 at York House, Knowsley Grange, Bolton, BL1 5DQ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2021 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the fence preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Chorley New Road Conservation Area.
the erection of a fence
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the fence preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Chorley New Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The fence results in less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area that is not outweighed by any public benefits, and therefore does not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
The less than substantial harm caused to the significance of the conservation area outweighed any public benefits associated with addressing trespassing concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CG3OA4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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