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Dismissed21 December 20223302465

56 Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7JR

Planning appeal 3302465 at 56 Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7JR (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing retail unit to provide residential development

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
OL3 7JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the building's excessive height, bulk, roof form, and fenestration pattern, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering four new homes in a location with a housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of housing delivery on a previously developed site in an accessible location were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9Policy 20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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