®Planning appeal decision
Unit 3, 113 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1QD
change of use from offices to 4 x 2 bedroom flats and 1 penthouse with construction of dormers in the roof
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Taylor K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area caused by the proposed alterations and additions outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits, even under the tilted balance.
the adverse impacts on character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited social and economic benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11, 219
Plan policies cited: Policy CG3, Policy TC11
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.