Planning appeal decision
44 A Newcombe Road , Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9UT
Planning appeal 3337734 at 44 A Newcombe Road , Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9UT (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
loft conversion with front and rear dormers
- Authority
- Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- BL0 9UT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
What decided it
The size, scale and positioning of the front dormers would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area, contrary to development plan policy and SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2/3Supplementary Planning Document 6 'Alterations and Extensions to Residential Properties'
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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