Planning appeal decision
92 Burnley Lane , Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2JQ
Planning appeal 3365529 at 92 Burnley Lane , Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 2JQ (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development meets the Nationally Described Space Standards 2015 (as amended).
the erection of a new , self-contained, single storey residential studio accommodation in the rear garden
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hartley S
- Postcode
- OL1 2PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development meets the Nationally Described Space Standards 2015 (as amended)
What decided it
The proposed development fails to meet the minimum space standards required by Policy JP-H3 of the development plan, with the actual floor area being approximately 19.9 m² against a minimum requirement of 37 m² for a one-bed dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-H3 of the Places For Everyone Joint Development Plan Document
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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