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Dismissed27 January 20253347498

608 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7EH

Planning appeal 3347498 at 608 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7EH (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene.

a side dormer, conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation including replacement of garage door with full height windows, provision of a roof terrace above garage, and erection of privacy screens

Authority
Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
PR6 7EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The roof terrace would result in a severe impact on privacy of neighbouring occupiers through unobstructed overlooking from an elevated position, which could not be adequately mitigated by condition without causing harm to streetscene character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HS5(a)Policy HS5(b)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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