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Dismissed13 August 20253364633

Astley House, Johnson Street, , Tyldesley, , Manchester, , M29 8AB

Planning appeal 3364633 at Astley House, Johnson Street, , Tyldesley, , Manchester, , M29 8AB (Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise, disturbance and privacy.

change of use from commercial to a 16 person, 16 bedroom house of multiple occupation (Sui Generis) together with associated external alterations including new render additional window openings and replacement windows

Authority
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
M29 8AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with regards to noise, disturbance and privacy
  • The living conditions of future residents of the proposal with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the living conditions of both nearby residents and future residents that would not be outweighed by the moderate benefits of the development, particularly given the Council's demonstrated 5-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP10CP17JP-P1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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