Planning appeal decision
56 Maplewood Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 1PW
Planning appeal 3332474 at 56 Maplewood Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 1PW (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 January 2024 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed car port and balcony on the character and appearance of the area around Maplewood Drive.
the erection of car port to side elevation with balcony above
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- FY5 1PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed car port and balcony on the character and appearance of the area around Maplewood Drive
What decided it
The proposed car port and balcony would remain a somewhat incongruous addition that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, failing to meet the design quality and materials standards required by the development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy DM17Policy DM20
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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