Planning appeal decision
59 Hardman Avenue, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6BB
Planning appeal 3320347 at 59 Hardman Avenue, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 6BB (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 August 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area.
single storey side extension
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- BB4 6BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area
What decided it
The forward projection of the extension from the building line, combined with its full width and corner location, would result in an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the local area, conflicting with LP policies HS9 and ENV1 and NPPF principles on well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HS9ENV1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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