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Allowed26 July 20223289733

27 Barnfield Close, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9UP

Planning appeal 3289733 at 27 Barnfield Close, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9UP (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 26 July 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

proposed detached dwelling on land adjacent to 27 Barnfield Close

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Mineral working
Inspector
Robbie K
Postcode
BL7 9UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposed development would provide sufficient living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the provision of private external amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would not unacceptably interrupt the open view from within the close towards the hillside beyond the edge of the built-up area, and would provide sufficient private external amenity space for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OA5Policy CG3

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