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Dismissed6 October 20223301939

2 Rectory Street, Middleton, M24 5TN

Planning appeal 3301939 at 2 Rectory Street, Middleton, M24 5TN (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2022 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

a two storey side extension and front canopy (resubmission of 21/01461/HOUS)

Authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Winnard K
Postcode
M24 5TN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extension would be unduly prominent and disproportionate to the host dwelling, disrupting the character and symmetry of the streetscene and causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy P3

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