Planning appeal decision
116 Birch Avenue , Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2QU
Planning appeal 3330887 at 116 Birch Avenue , Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2QU (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 December 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, 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.
a ‘Two storey side and rear extension to existing dwelling
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- OL1 2QU
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 introduction of white render and a gable roof form would be uncharacteristic of the inter-war semi-detached houses in Birch Avenue and would significantly harm the visual harmony and consistency of the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9Policy 20
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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