Planning appeal decision
30 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3QL
Planning appeal 3288991 at 30 Anchorsholme Lane East, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 3QL (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the function of a local centre.
‘demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of detached bungalow on footprint of demolished building.’
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- FY5 3QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the function of a local centre
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the future occupants of the dwelling
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would introduce a noise-sensitive residential use incompatible with the functioning local centre, would create poor living conditions for future occupants due to overlooking and constrained outlook, and would harm the character and appearance of the area through its incongruous design and backland siting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH14Policy CS7Policy CS12Policy CS13Policy BH3Policy LQ1Policy LQ2Policy LQ3Policy AS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 187Paragraph 56Paragraph 134
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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