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Notice upheld14 March 20243329790

6 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3UA

Planning appeal 3329790 at 6 Poplar Avenue, Oldham, OL8 3UA (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

the erection of a porch and canopies on the frontage of the dwelling on the land

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Taylor K
Postcode
OL8 3UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area

What decided it

The porch and canopies as built cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through their excessive width, height, roof design, and unsympathetic materials.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9Policy 20

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