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Dismissed28 June 20223295862

14 Allenby Grove, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AQ

Planning appeal 3295862 at 14 Allenby Grove, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2AQ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 16 Allenby Grove with regards to outlook and light.

two storey side extension to form new porch, store and utility at ground floor, with 2 no. additional bedrooms at first floor, together with single storey rear infill extension to provide kitchen / dining

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
BL5 2AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 16 Allenby Grove with regards to outlook and light
  • Whether the proposal would make suitable provision for car parking

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions through overbearing impact and overshadowing, and would fail to provide adequate car parking provision, creating highway safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CG4Policy P5

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