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Allowed27 September 20223303336

18 Forester Drive, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9PG

Planning appeal 3303336 at 18 Forester Drive, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9PG (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 16 Forester Drive in respect of outlook and light.

the demolition of the conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and extend patio, demolition of garage to side and erection of single storey side extension, formation of 2 dormers to front and extend driveway

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
BB12 9PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No 16 Forester Drive in respect of outlook and light
  • Whether the development constitutes good design

What decided it

The amended single storey design, combined with the position and set-back of the side extension and the daylight and sunlight assessment findings, demonstrated that the development would not cause material harm to neighbouring living conditions or constitute poor design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2 of the 2015 Pendle Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy 2011-2030Policy 31 (saved)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 134

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