Planning appeal decision
42 Edge End Avenue, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 0PW
Planning appeal 3281149 at 42 Edge End Avenue, Brierfield, Nelson, BB9 0PW (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed 2 storey side and rear extension upon the character and appearance of the area.
double storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- BB9 0PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed 2 storey side and rear extension upon the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 44 Edge End Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed 2 storey side extension would unduly harm the outlook from the kitchen window of the neighbouring property at 44 Edge End Avenue, causing unacceptable harm to living conditions that outweighs any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 2 of the Pendle Borough Council Local Plan, Part 1; Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2015)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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