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Dismissed7 March 20253357328

21 Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RA

Planning appeal 3357328 at 21 Sonning Drive, Bolton, BL3 3RA (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

Retrospective consent for raising the roof to construct a second floor at the rear

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
BL3 3RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The awkward and poorly designed raising of the roof above the existing ridgeline, visible from the streetscene and gable elevation, caused significant harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy JP-P1 and the Household Extensions SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1Household Extensions SPD

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