Planning appeal decision
65 Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5DQ
Planning appeal 3286588 at 65 Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5DQ (Burnley Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the provision of refuse and recycling storage.
two storey and single storey extensions. Re- submission of HOU/2021/0043
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- BB11 5DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the provision of refuse and recycling storage
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 63 Rossendale Road, having regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed two-storey side extension would be visually harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area due to its size, scale, massing, minimal setback and proximity to the side boundary, conflicting with local plan policies and the Framework's design principles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy HS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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