Planning appeal decision
104 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1RP
Planning appeal 3357022 at 104 Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 1RP (Blackpool Borough Council) was allowed on 13 March 2025 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the property itself.
erection of 2 storey rear extension and attached garage to side elevation
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pipe C
- Postcode
- FY5 1RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the property itself
What decided it
The variety of property designs in the surrounding area, including a similarly extended neighbouring property, meant the proposed development would not appear incongruous and would not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy DM17Policy DM20
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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