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Dismissed16 February 20233309450

1 Redcar Road, Bolton, BL1 6LG

Planning appeal 3309450 at 1 Redcar Road, Bolton, BL1 6LG (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the area.

two storey side extension and single storey wrap-around

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
BL1 6LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The extensions would be prominent and intrusive in the street scene due to their corner location and the way they would project closer to the road than neighbouring properties, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy CG3Core Strategy Policy OA5

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