Planning appeal decision
95 Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AU
Planning appeal 3357382 at 95 Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AU (Burnley Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 June 2025 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Two Storey rear extension and single storey front and side extension (resubmission of HOU/2023/0025) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref HOU/2023/0639, dated 20/12/23
- Authority
- Burnley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- BB10 2AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 96-102 Leamington Avenue regarding outlook and privacy
- the living conditions of occupiers of 97 Eastern Avenue with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area and would cause substantial overlooking resulting in material loss of privacy for occupiers of Leamington Avenue, conflicting with Local Plan policies SP5 and HS5.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP5HS5SP4
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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