®Planning appeal decision
20 Mellalieu Street, Middleton, M24 5DN
Planning appeal 3341458 at 20 Mellalieu Street, Middleton, M24 5DN (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 September 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to light and outlook.
the conversion of the existing basement to provide an additional self-contained dwelling within an existing apartment building
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- M24 5DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The lack of sufficient information to demonstrate that future occupiers would have acceptable light and outlook, contrary to Policy JP-P1 and Policy DM1 which require development not to adversely affect the amenity of future residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan DocumentPolicy DM1 of the Rochdale Adopted Core Strategy adopted 2016Guidelines & Standards for Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document adopted 2016
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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