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Dismissed10 March 20253357888

7 Holton Way , Winstanley , WN3 6LZ

Planning appeal 3357888 at 7 Holton Way , Winstanley , WN3 6LZ (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would form an unduly prominent addition that would fail to respect the character and appearance of the area.

Creation of raised upper garden with glass balustrade, render, timber walkway and timber structures. Part retrospective.

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
WN3 6LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would form an unduly prominent addition that would fail to respect the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would cause undue harm to both the occupants of the host property and the living conditions of neighbours

What decided it

The structures represent an incongruous overdevelopment of the rear garden that causes considerable harm to neighbours' living conditions through enclosure, overlooking potential, and overbearing design that is excessive in scale and execution compared to other garden structures in the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
JP-P1CP10CP17

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