2 Burnside Close , Tyldesley , M29 7GN

Planning appeal 3362276 at 2 Burnside Close , Tyldesley , M29 7GN (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Jamieson S, 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.

a double storey rear extension and first floor front extension and gable canopy over front door

Authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jamieson S
Postcode: M29 7GN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed two-storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 4 Burnside Close with particular regard to outlook
the effect of the proposed two-storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupiers of the appeal dwelling with particular regard to external amenity space

What decided it

The proposed development would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area due to the incongruous design, materials and prominence of the extensions, particularly the first floor front extension with its light rendered finish and gable canopy in a street characterised by consistency and order.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document (2024)Policy CP10 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy (2013)Policy CP17 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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