Planning appeal decision
24 Thirlmere Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LU
Planning appeal 3330980 at 24 Thirlmere Avenue, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LU (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the host property.
2 No Storey Side Extension and 1 No storey rear extension
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- BB4 6LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the host property
- Highway safety, with regard to car parking provision
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal would cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling, and would harm highway safety through inadequate parking provision, with no material considerations to outweigh the conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS9Policy ENV1Policy TR4Appendix 1: Parking Standards
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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