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Dismissed28 January 20253350217

Hillcrest, Princess Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4DS

Planning appeal 3350217 at Hillcrest, Princess Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4DS (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

for the erection of a fence to the front of the property

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
BL6 4DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The solid form and height of the timber fence at the front of the property creates an unacceptable adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy OA4 and Policy JP-P1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OA4 of the Council's Core StrategyPolicy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development PlanHouse Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2012)

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