Planning appeal decision
27 Ashby Close, Bolton, BL4 7TS
Planning appeal 3350713 at 27 Ashby Close, Bolton, BL4 7TS (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: The effect of the proposed two-storey side and rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area.
proposed erection of two storey extension at side and part single part two storey extension at rear
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- BL4 7TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey side and rear extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area by appearing visually dominant and incongruous in the streetscene, contrary to development plan policy and supplementary planning guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy RA2 of Bolton's Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document (2024)
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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