Planning appeal decision
19 Romney Avenue, Burnley, BB11 2PF
Planning appeal 3286941 at 19 Romney Avenue, Burnley, BB11 2PF (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 15 March 2022 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
single storey side extension and driveway
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- BB11 2PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The extension's subordinate appearance due to its single storey design, hipped roof, and setback from the front elevation meant it would not harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS5
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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