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Dismissed17 January 20253353148

31 Hazel Close, Penwortham, Preston, Lancs, PR1 0YE

Planning appeal 3353148 at 31 Hazel Close, Penwortham, Preston, Lancs, PR1 0YE (South Ribble Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

‘first floor – up and over bedroom/s extension attached to side of linked detached dwelling above existing ground floor single storey extension on side’

Authority
South Ribble Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Mansell K
Postcode
PR1 0YE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The cumulative visual effect of the proposed extension combined with existing side projections would create significant bulk and massing that would be disproportionate to the host dwelling and visually harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy G17.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G17

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