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Dismissed30 January 20243324625

19 Chorley Road, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7AN

Planning appeal 3324625 at 19 Chorley Road, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7AN (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lancaster Lane Conservation Area.

Proposed new single storey dwelling on the garden of the host dwelling, subdividing the existing plot

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
WN8 7AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lancaster Lane Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal on trees
  • whether the proposed development would result in an increased risk of flooding

What decided it

The absence of sufficient evidence that the development would not result in the loss of existing trees and hedges which contribute positively to the rural feel and character of the Lancaster Lane Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GN3Policy EN4Policy EN2Policy GN3.3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 208Paragraph 70

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