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Dismissed31 March 20253350720

20 Prospect Street , Tyldesley, M29 8AU

Planning appeal 3350720 at 20 Prospect Street , Tyldesley, M29 8AU (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations.

Change of Use from Funeral Directors to House in Multiple Occupation with 8 bedrooms for 8 persons together with first floor gable window and external alterations

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
M29 8SU

What decided it

The Council did not act unreasonably in refusing the application as it provided adequate reasoning for its decision based on legitimate concerns about parking impacts on neighbouring residents' living conditions.

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