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Dismissed26 May 20223287530

48 Aintree Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EP

Planning appeal 3287530 at 48 Aintree Road, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1EP (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2022 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

‘Relocation of a 1.95m high boundary fence to edge of footpath to front, to increase enclosed/safe domestic amenity/garden space - with single storey detached garden outbuilding/garden shed/room… and resiting of 2 x off road parking spaces (for 3 x bed dwelling) to side of property off York Ave (culdesac) inc drop kerbs/VCL etc.’

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Tweddle J
Postcode
BL3 1EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The 1.95 metre high fence and 2.5 metre high garden building positioned to the front of the dwelling would be visually obtrusive and discordant features that would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CG3Policy OA6

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