Planning appeal decision
4 Norford Way, Rochdale, OL11 5QS
Planning appeal 3348836 at 4 Norford Way, Rochdale, OL11 5QS (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
two storey side and rear extension, two-storey front gable extensions, front facade remodelling, rear dormer extension, insertion of 10no rooflights, addition of render to all elevations, alteration to fenestration and extension of driveway following demolition of existing attached outbuilding
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- OL11 5QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
- the effect of the proposed extensions on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.6 Norford Way
- the effect of the proposed extensions on flood risk
What decided it
The proposed extensions would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and to the living conditions of neighbours at No.6 Norford Way through overbearing impact and loss of outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P3Policy DM1Policy JP-P1Policy G8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 135
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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