Planning appeal decision
54 Norden Road, Rochdale, OL11 5PN
Planning appeal 3314188 at 54 Norden Road, Rochdale, OL11 5PN (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours.
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extensions, two storey front extension and new roof over resulting dwelling footprint, following demolition of existing attached garage
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- OL11 5PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours
What decided it
The front projection would impede the outlook and sense of spaciousness of the neighbouring property's principal side elevation, contrary to Policy DM1 and the Council's Residential Development SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Rochdale Core Strategy
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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