Planning appeal decision
551 Bolton Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 8QT
Planning appeal 3342669 at 551 Bolton Road, Swinton, Salford, M27 8QT (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 16 August 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.
front glazed restaurant extension
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- M27 8QT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be visually intrusive and out of character due to its bulk and forward position relative to the established building line, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the economic and social benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy D8
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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