Planning appeal decision
Land at 357-359 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1RU
Planning appeal 3280825 at Land at 357-359 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL3 1RU (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use of the land for car sales and the operational development that has been carried out to facilitate the use on the amenities of local residents and the character and appearance of the area.
the material change of use of the premises from public house to use for the sale of motor vehicles together with associated office
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- BL3 1RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the use of the land for car sales and the operational development that has been carried out to facilitate the use on the amenities of local residents and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The car sales use is passive and compatible with residential neighbours, and conditions can adequately mitigate any potential adverse effects on amenity and character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CG3Policy CG4
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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