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Notice upheld9 August 20233314223

10 Brantfell Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DN

Planning appeal 3314223 at 10 Brantfell Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DN (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the remedial steps required by the enforcement notice go beyond what is reasonably necessary to remedy the identified harm (ground f).

without planning permission, the erection of a rear dormer roof extension

Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McGlone A
Postcode
BB1 8DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the remedial steps required by the enforcement notice go beyond what is reasonably necessary to remedy the identified harm (ground f)
  • Whether the period specified in the notice for compliance is sufficient (ground g)

What decided it

The requirements of the enforcement notice are necessary to remedy the breach of planning control, and the six-month compliance period is reasonable given the circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Residential Design GuideCorporation Park Supplementary Planning Document

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