Planning appeal decision
22 Boundary Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1UA
Planning appeal 3356537 at 22 Boundary Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1UA (Burnley Borough Council) was allowed on 28 April 2025 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with regard to noise, disturbance and parking pressure.
change of dwelling house into a C2 children's home, which will be used as a solo placement with internal refurbishment
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- BB10 1UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with regard to noise, disturbance and parking pressure
What decided it
The proposal would not result in materially greater parking demand, noise or disturbance than a normal family dwelling, as occupation by one child and two carers is consistent with family residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HS5Policy SP5Policy IC3
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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