Planning appeal decision
24 Brynbella Drive, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6SN
Planning appeal 3285941 at 24 Brynbella Drive, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 6SN (Rossendale Borough Council) was allowed on 29 March 2022 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
various extensions including a single storey rear, two storey side and single storey front extension together with a permitted development roof dormer on the rear
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Johnson W
- Postcode
- BB4 6SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would not represent disproportionate additions to the original dwelling and would not cause significant harm to character and appearance, thereby complying with Green Belt policy and design requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy SSLP Policy SD1LP Policy SD2LP Policy ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149Paragraph 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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