Planning appeal decision
Musta Q, 7 Parkgate, Chadderton , Oldham, OL9 0AW
Planning appeal 3329010 at Musta Q, 7 Parkgate, Chadderton , Oldham, OL9 0AW (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, 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.
erection of a metal mesh canopy to front of building with a metal shutter to be locked at night, including metal pillars to hold the entire structure
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- OL9 0AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial and permanent appearance of the metal canopy and shutters would be incongruous and at odds with the spacious and open character of the surrounding area, resulting in unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy 20.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 20Policy 14Policy 16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 225
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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