Planning appeal decision
10 Brantfell Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DN
Planning appeal 3327226 at 10 Brantfell Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DN (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2023 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Corporation Park Conservation Area.
the alteration of rear dormer following planning refusal App No: 10/23/0076
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- BB1 8DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Corporation Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The dormer would remain an incongruous and dominant feature at odds with the existing roofscape and period property design, causing harm to the conservation area's character and appearance that is not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 39Policy 11Policy CS17
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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