290 Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9AZ

Planning appeal 3312883 at 290 Queens Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 9AZ (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character of the area.

erection of a two storey side and rear extension with balcony to front, single storey rear extension and loft conversion following demolition of existing side garage

Authority: Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Pipe C
Postcode: FY2 9AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the character of the area
The effect of the proposed two storey side extension on the living conditions of occupiers of No. 288 Queens Promenade

What decided it

The proposed two storey side extension would harm both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its overbearing impact.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS7 of the Blackpool Local Plan, Part 1: Core Strategy 2012-2027 (2016)Policy DM17 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)Policy DM20 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2: Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (2023)Extending You Home Supplementary Planning Document (2007)

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