6 Wyndale Drive, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0PY

Planning appeal 3320332 at 6 Wyndale Drive, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0PY (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.

loft conversion to semi-detached property. New roof to match that of neighbours property with dormer window to the rear aspect

Authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Biggers P
Postcode: M35 0PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
Whether the proposed development would have an adverse impact on the present and future living conditions of the neighbouring occupants at No 4 Wyndale Drive and No 249 Lord Lane in terms of overlooking and loss of privacy

What decided it

The proposed dormer would be disproportionately large and more visible from the road due to increased pitch and width, creating an incongruous and unattractive addition that conflicts with the character and appearance requirements of Policies 9 and 20 and NPPF paragraph 130.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 9 of the Oldham Council Joint Core Strategy and Development Management PoliciesPolicy 20 of the Oldham Council Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 124

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