®Planning appeal decision
Land at Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HX
Planning appeal 3301318 at Land at Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0HX (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to scale, height and siting.
the erection of 1 3-storey block of 8 apartments and 2 5- bed shared multiple occupancy units and 2 4-storey blocks providing 16 5-bed shared multiple occupancy units together with highway access and car parking
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- BL4 0HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to scale, height and siting
What decided it
The proposed development's design and siting would be an appropriate response to the mixed character of Minerva Road and would not harm the character and appearance of the area, thereby complying with development plan policies for good design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CG3Policy RA1
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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