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Allowed28 February 20243334140

77 Moss Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BS

Planning appeal 3334140 at 77 Moss Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7BS (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 28 February 2024 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area along Moss Road.

the erection of a new replacement dwellinghouse following partial demolition of an existing bungalow

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Westbrook J
Postcode
WN5 7BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area along Moss Road
  • The effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 2 The Croft and No 75 Moss Road by way of privacy and outlook

What decided it

The varied character of the residential area and the careful design of the replacement dwelling, particularly the subordinate western element and tapering roof form, meant the proposal would not conflict with policies requiring respect for character and appearance or protection of living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP10Policy CP17

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