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Dismissed10 March 20233302939

84 Walter Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SX

Planning appeal 3302939 at 84 Walter Street, Blackburn, BB1 1SX (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties to the side and rear with regard to overlooking and privacy.

erection of glazed balcony to rear

Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Burnham T
Postcode
BB1 1SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties to the side and rear with regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The significant adverse impact on the living conditions of occupiers at No. 82 Walter Street through loss of privacy and overlooking, which conflicts with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8 of The Local Plan Part 2 (2015)SPD1 RES E20

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