Planning appeal decision
16 Higham Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9AP
Planning appeal 3288584 at 16 Higham Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9AP (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
proposed single storey side extension and single storey rear extension to create additional living accommodation
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- BB12 9AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The rear extension would have a harmful effect on character and appearance due to its excessive scale, mass and contemporary design conflicting with the host dwelling's architectural characteristics, whereas the side extension would be appropriately subordinate and sympathetic.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy HS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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