Planning appeal decision
Beacon Holme Whalley Road, Simonstone, Burnley, BB12 7HT
Planning appeal 3295090 at Beacon Holme Whalley Road, Simonstone, Burnley, BB12 7HT (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Dakeyne M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the modification of the obligation would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of the annexe, Beacon Holme, and neighbouring dwellings, with particular reference to privacy.
Modification of planning obligation relating to erection of a detached granny flat (annexe known as Little Holme) to allow letting to separate household outside the family
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Section 106 Agreement
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dakeyne M
- Postcode
- BB12 7HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the modification of the obligation would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of the annexe, Beacon Holme, and neighbouring dwellings, with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The appellant's retained ownership of the annexe would allow control over occupancy and tenants, and the building's limited rear and side openings would prevent adverse privacy impacts on neighbouring dwellings, meaning the obligation would still serve a useful purpose if modified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1Policy DMH5
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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