Planning appeal decision
272 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 4DJ
Planning appeal 3316133 at 272 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 4DJ (Rossendale Borough Council) was allowed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, terrace and surrounding area.
two storey rear extension
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- BB4 4DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, terrace and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the neighbouring protected trees
What decided it
The proposed pitched roof design and materials would be sympathetic to the host dwelling and surrounding area, reading as a subordinate addition that respects the character and proportions of the existing building and terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy HS9Policy ENV10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 15Paragraph 56
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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