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Split Decision30 March 20223290166

102 Branch Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7NY

Planning appeal 3290166 at 102 Branch Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7NY (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 30 March 2022 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of number 16 Woodfield Close, with particular regard to outlook and natural light.

roof lift and loft conversion, single-storey rear extension and alteration to access from road

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McHugh I
Postcode
BB2 7NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of number 16 Woodfield Close, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
  • The effect of the proposal on the appearance of the streetscene

What decided it

The increased height and mass from the roof lift and loft conversion would have an unacceptably overbearing impact on the neighbouring property at number 16 Woodfield Close, resulting in loss of natural light and residential amenity in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMG1Policy DMH5

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