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Dismissed14 June 20233312141

37 Grisedale Drive, Burnley, BB12 8AR

Planning appeal 3312141 at 37 Grisedale Drive, Burnley, BB12 8AR (Burnley Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Jenkins I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal fence on the character and appearance of the area.

a 1.8 metre fence to the rear garden area, near the boundary line. The main curved section has been reduced down to 1 metre following the planning officers report on the previous application

Authority
Burnley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Jenkins I
Postcode
BB12 8AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal fence on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The 1 metre high fence at the back edge of the footway has a hard, obtrusive appearance that significantly detracts from the predominantly open character of the street scene, contrary to local plan policies requiring high quality design and respect for local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HS5Policy SP5

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