Planning appeal decision
74 Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AQ
Planning appeal 3314885 at 74 Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7AQ (Oldham 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 character and appearance of the area.
Raised wall to the front of property with integrated decking area (works already completed), sliding electric gates for driveway with brick pillars and separate hinged access gate (not yet undertaken)
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- OL3 7AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The impact of the proposal upon the safe and efficient use of the highway
What decided it
The proposed sliding electric gates combined with the brick pillars would cause serious harm to both the character and appearance of the streetscene and highway safety through reduced visibility for pedestrians and vehicles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9 JDPDPolicy 20 JDPD
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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