Planning appeal decision
2 Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HJ
Planning appeal 3348547 at 2 Sefton Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6HJ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 December 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient information has been provided to properly assess the proposed development.
erection of two storey extension to form garage together with a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- BL6 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether sufficient information has been provided to properly assess the proposed development
What decided it
The absence of sufficiently accurate and clearly sequenced plans with proper identification and revision control prevented the Inspector from being satisfied that the proposed development accords with the development plan policies requiring compatibility with surrounding land uses and respect for character and environment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OA4Policy CG4Policy JP-P1
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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