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Dismissed15 November 20233323898

74 Queens Park Road , Blackburn , Lancashire , BB1 1SE

Planning appeal 3323898 at 74 Queens Park Road , Blackburn , Lancashire , BB1 1SE (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the retention of shed to front terrace to be used as food bank (Use Class F2)(retrospective)

Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
BB1 1SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of surrounding dwellings with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant adverse effects on both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, which together outweighed the moderate community benefits of the food bank operation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8Policy 11Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan Part 2 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies 2015Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012

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