®Planning appeal decision
211-213 NEW ST, BLACKROD, BOLTON, BL6 5AT
change of use from dwellinghouse to retail unit on the ground floor with self-contained flat above together with alterations to the front elevation and roof and erection of extension and balcony to rear
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Manchester S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, overlooking and loss of privacy
What decided it
The large shop front would harm the traditional residential character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan, and this harm was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
The moderate harm to character and appearance and limited harm from loss of a dwelling unit weighed against the scheme, outweighing the modest public benefits including construction-phase economic benefits and additional employment opportunities
Plan policies cited: PfE Policy JP-P1, PfE Policy JP-G1, PfE Policy JP-P2, CS Policy CG4, Blackrod Neighbourhood Plan Policy ER2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.