Planning appeal decision
7 Trawden Close, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2LQ
Planning appeal 3351539 at 7 Trawden Close, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2LQ (Hyndburn Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 January 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents with regard to outlook.
an outbuilding in the rear garden
- Authority
- Hyndburn Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- BB5 2LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents with regard to outlook
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The overbearing impact of the structure on the living conditions of the residents of 9 Trawden Close with regard to outlook, which conflicts with development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM29Env7
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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