Planning appeal decision
29 Harbour Lane, Milnrow, OL16 4EL
Planning appeal 3316292 at 29 Harbour Lane, Milnrow, OL16 4EL (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of an outbuilding and decking to the front of the property. The approximate location of the outbuilding and decking is shown hatched on the plan enclosed
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- OL16 4EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The outbuilding's prominent siting on a corner plot, forward of the principal elevation, combined with its contemporary design and materials, creates an incongruous and visually dominant feature that harms the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P1Policy P3Policy DM1
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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