Planning appeal decision
5 Valley Drive, Padiham, BB12 8SF
Planning appeal 3304804 at 5 Valley Drive, Padiham, BB12 8SF (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
first floor side extension above garage
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- BB12 8SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The extension's set back, reduced ridge height, and proportionate width mean it would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and would comply with Local Plan policies SP5 and HS5.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP5Policy HS5
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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