Planning appeal decision
57 Rose Avenue, Littleborough, OL15 8QJ
Planning appeal 3290272 at 57 Rose Avenue, Littleborough, OL15 8QJ (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 March 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Rose Avenue.
two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch following demolition of existing attached garage
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- OL15 8QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings on Rose Avenue
What decided it
The proposed two storey side extension would be out of keeping with the form and design of the original building and detrimental to its character and appearance and the character of Rose Avenue as a result of poor design, conflicting with Policies P3 and DM1 of the Rochdale Core Strategy and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P3Policy DM1Guidelines & Standards for Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 124Paragraph 11
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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