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Allowed29 June 20233314663

30 Bridge Street, Heywood, OL10 1JF

Planning appeal 3314663 at 30 Bridge Street, Heywood, OL10 1JF (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring first floor occupiers, with respect to light and outlook, and noise and odour.

a change of use from retail (Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis); alterations to shopfront; installation of roller shutter; erection of a flue and modular storage to the rear

Authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
OL10 1JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring first floor occupiers, with respect to light and outlook, and noise and odour

What decided it

The imposition of conditions requiring approval of noise and odour control measures prior to the use commencing would adequately protect neighbouring amenity without requiring formal assessments upfront.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM1G9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 56

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