Planning appeal decision
9 Wordsworth Place, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4TU
Planning appeal 3282008 at 9 Wordsworth Place, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4TU (South Ribble Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 March 2022 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not condition No 3 is necessary and reasonable in the interests of the amenity of nearby residential occupiers.
Retrospective planning application for erection of a flue on an outbuilding (summerhouse) in association with a multifuel stove
- Authority
- South Ribble Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- PR5 4TU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not condition No 3 is necessary and reasonable in the interests of the amenity of nearby residential occupiers
What decided it
The condition is necessary and reasonable to protect the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers from fumes and smoke, given the low height of the flue, sheltered location, and evidence of past detrimental impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core StrategyPolicy G17 of the South Ribble Local PlanPolicy B1 of the Central Lancashire Core Strategy
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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