Planning appeal decision
16 Maplewood Close, Chorley, PR7 3BZ
Planning appeal 3328326 at 16 Maplewood Close, Chorley, PR7 3BZ (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a galvanised metal shed for motorcycle
- Authority
- Chorley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- PR7 3BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers at 17 Maplewood Close, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The shed causes significant harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BNE1
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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