Planning appeal decision
90 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3AE
Planning appeal 3320523 at 90 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 3AE (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the alterations to the rear dormers on the character and appearance of the streetscene.
existing dormer façade and windows to be covered in matching roof tiles as per existing. Proposed new windows at rear gable end
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- BL1 3AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the alterations to the rear dormers on the character and appearance of the streetscene
What decided it
The alterations would cause harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene by increasing the visual bulk and mass of already prominent dormers, contrary to local design guidance and development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CG3RA1
- 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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