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Dismissed5 September 20223294489

30 High Bank, Heapey, Chorley, PR6 9AY

Planning appeal 3294489 at 30 High Bank, Heapey, Chorley, PR6 9AY (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2022 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

‘complete replacement of roof to create living accommodation within roof space, and associated alterations’

Authority
Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
PR6 9AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposal on parking provision

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through drastically altering the scale and proportions of the dwelling, conflicting with Policy HS5 of the Chorley Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HS5Policy ST4Householder Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document

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