Planning appeal decision
29 , Woodhurst Drive, Standish , Greater Manchester , WN6 0RW
Planning appeal 3336639 at 29 , Woodhurst Drive, Standish , Greater Manchester , WN6 0RW (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed 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 extension works to the house on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings.
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, canopy to front and associated external alterations including replacement windows and new entrance to front following demolition of existing conservatory
- Authority
- Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- WN6 0RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The likely effect of the proposed extension works to the house on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings
What decided it
The two storey side extension would not be subordinate to the existing house and would create an undue increase in prominence in the street scene, exacerbated by a large blank side wall and compounded by the substantial single storey rear extension, contrary to design guidance and Policy CP10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP10 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy
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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