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Dismissed22 May 20253361222

20 Thurston Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NW

Planning appeal 3361222 at 20 Thurston Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8NW (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2025 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

‘proposed two storey front porch extension’

Authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Mansell K
Postcode
BL9 8NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The two-storey front extension would be a prominent and incongruous addition that would perceptibly alter the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene, conflicting with Policy H2/3 and SPD6 guidance against large front extensions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H2/3 of the Bury Unitary Development Plan (1997)Alterations and Extensions to Residential Properties Supplementary Planning Document 6 (2010)

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