Planning appeal decision
12 Oakeneaves Avenue, Burnley, BB11 5HH
Planning appeal 3295880 at 12 Oakeneaves Avenue, Burnley, BB11 5HH (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey extension to side and rear and new detached garage”
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- BB11 5HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 10 Oakeneaves Avenue with regard to outlook
What decided it
The set-back position and proportionate design of the extension meant it would not harm the character and appearance of the host property or surrounding area, and would not unduly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy HS5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124
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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