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Allowed20 June 20233310489

237 Wash Lane, Bury, BL9 7DH

Planning appeal 3310489 at 237 Wash Lane, Bury, BL9 7DH (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 20 June 2023 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on public safety, the safety of staff, and crime prevention at and in the vicinity of the site.

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Authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
English D
Postcode
BL9 7DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on public safety, the safety of staff, and crime prevention at and in the vicinity of the site

What decided it

The multiple layers of natural surveillance, security measures, and the absence of evidence of criminal activity associated with the ATM since its installation in August 2021 demonstrate that public safety, staff safety, and crime prevention concerns have been adequately addressed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1/5 of the Bury Unitary Development Plan (August 1997)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 14

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