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Notice upheld22 March 20243329335

15 South Lane, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7GQ

Planning appeal 3329335 at 15 South Lane, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7GQ (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 March 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission the change of use of the land from use as an alleyway to use for a residential garden, partly enclosed with fencing

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hartley D
Postcode
M29 7GQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the development has unacceptably restricted access to the alleyway for occupiers and visitors of other properties in South Lane

What decided it

The development caused significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through the incongruous wooden fence and unacceptably restricted access to the alleyway, harming the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP10CP17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 135

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