Planning appeal decision
62 Burnley Road, Edenfield, Bury, BL0 0HW
Planning appeal 3332186 at 62 Burnley Road, Edenfield, Bury, BL0 0HW (Rossendale Borough Council) was allowed on 13 March 2024 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The likely effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings.
Alterations to roof of previous rear extension
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- BL0 0HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The likely effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings
What decided it
The lack of uniformity in the rear character of the terrace meant the proposed roof dormer would not cause material harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS9
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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