Planning appeal decision
2 Saltwood Grove , Bolton, BL1 2JB
Planning appeal 3350534 at 2 Saltwood Grove , Bolton, BL1 2JB (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 24 December 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single storey (porch) extension on the character and the appearance of the area.
single storey extension to front (porch)
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- BL1 2JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single storey (porch) extension on the character and the appearance of the area
What decided it
The modest scale and simple, functional design of the proposed porch extension would make it appear subordinate to the host building and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document (2024)Policy CG4 of Bolton's Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2011)House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2012) paragraphs 5.1 and 5.3
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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