Planning appeal decision
11 Alston Walk, Rochdale, Middleton, M24 4LL
Planning appeal 3298226 at 11 Alston Walk, Rochdale, Middleton, M24 4LL (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 18 August 2022 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the amenity of adjoining premises.
to erect a conservatory to the rear of the property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- M24 4LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the amenity of adjoining premises
What decided it
The northward siting of the conservatory relative to the adjoining property's rear openings, combined with the screening effect of the boundary fence and the limited visibility of the extension above the fence line, meant that no material harm to neighbouring amenity would occur despite the 5m projection exceeding the Council's 3m guideline.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1P3
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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