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Dismissed25 October 20233327193

5 St. Marks Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NL

Planning appeal 3327193 at 5 St. Marks Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6NL (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 October 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing single storey side and shed and replacement with two storey side extension to existing end terrace comprising two storeys and loft with rear dormer extension

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
OL2 6NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbours
  • the impact of the proposed development upon the mature cherry tree to the front of the property

What decided it

The cumulative harm to the character and appearance of the area from both the oversized side extension and the dominant rear dormer, combined with the harmful impact on neighbours' living conditions and unresolved concerns about the mature cherry tree, outweighed any benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9Policy 20Policy D1.5

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