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Allowed24 October 20253365087

39 Turner Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2DZ

Planning appeal 3365087 at 39 Turner Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2DZ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 5 new dwellings including improvements to highway, access and landscaping

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Mayes C
Postcode
BL5 2DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook, daylight and sunlight, and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development accords with the development plan when read as a whole, and material considerations do not indicate a decision should be taken other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1Policy JP-H3Policy CG4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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