Planning appeal decision
9 Woodbury Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9EH
Planning appeal 3356827 at 9 Woodbury Avenue, Fence, Burnley, BB12 9EH (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2025 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 22 Woodbury Avenue, with particular regard to outlook.
‘proposed extension above existing garage’
- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- BB12 9EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 22 Woodbury Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of the occupiers of 22 Woodbury Avenue by visually dominating their outlook and creating an oppressive and overbearing effect, conflicting with Policy ENV2 and the design objectives of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2 of the Pendle Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy 2011-2030 (2015)
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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