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Dismissed27 March 20233305626

6 Amis Grove, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2LL

Planning appeal 3305626 at 6 Amis Grove, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2LL (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers in respect of noise, disturbance and parking.

change of use of detached garage to a fitness studio for personal training sessions (retrospective) together with an extension to existing driveway

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
WA3 2LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers in respect of noise, disturbance and parking

What decided it

The unavoidable noise and disturbance from vehicle movements associated with the fitness studio use at times when residents reasonably expect greater peace and quiet in a residential cul-de-sac.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1EPolicy CP17Policy CP10

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