Planning appeal decision
2 Hoarstones Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9DZ
Planning appeal 3297236 at 2 Hoarstones Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9DZ (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Harrison N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the street scene in St Anne's Drive and the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of fence along southern boundary”
- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harrison N
- Postcode
- BB12 9DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the street scene in St Anne's Drive and the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The variety of boundary treatments along St Anne's Drive and the suburban character of the area with no strong prevailing character meant the proposed fence would not appear incongruous or constitute poor design, and would not materially harm the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2Design Principles Supplementary Planning Document
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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