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Dismissed2 January 20253354186

259 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 7DG

Planning appeal 3354186 at 259 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 7DG (Pendle 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 residents of 257 Manchester Road with regard to outlook.

a rear kitchen extension

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
BB9 7DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 257 Manchester Road with regard to outlook

What decided it

The extension would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents at 257 Manchester Road by reducing outlook and increasing shading, contrary to policy ENV 2 and the SPD's amenity requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV 2 of the Pendle Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy 2011-2030Design Principles: Supplementary Planning Document 2009, paragraph 5.6Design Principles: Supplementary Planning Document 2009, paragraph 5.7Conservation Area Design and Development Guidance: Supplementary Planning Document 2008

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