Land to rear of 2-4 Merlin Close, Littleborough, OL15 0BX

erection of detached dwelling including formation of new vehicular accesses on to Woodheys Road

Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Johnson W

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area, with particular regard to scale, massing, layout and design
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 12 Merlin Close, with particular regard to dominance and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupiers of No 12 Merlin Close through loss of privacy and a sense of enclosure due to the dominance of the development, failing to comply with Policy DM1 and the SPD.

Framework references: 131

Plan policies cited: DM1, P1, P2, P3

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