Planning appeal decision
163 Leander Drive, Rochdale, OL11 2XE
Planning appeal 3302667 at 163 Leander Drive, Rochdale, OL11 2XE (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide future occupiers with satisfactory living conditions, having particular regard to the provision of useable outdoor space.
outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of 3 no. detached dwellings following demolition of existing bungalow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- OL11 2XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would provide future occupiers with satisfactory living conditions, having particular regard to the provision of useable outdoor space
What decided it
The indicative plans demonstrated that the proposed dwellings would have useable outdoor space commensurate with or larger than neighbouring gardens, south-facing and suitable for future occupiers' needs, satisfying the main issue regarding living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy G7
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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