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Dismissed11 August 20253367095

46 Exchange Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DZ

Planning appeal 3367095 at 46 Exchange Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DZ (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2025 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area along Exchange Street.

the construction of a first-floor rear extension with flat roof, and a front dormer extension

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Westbrook J
Postcode
FY1 2DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area along Exchange Street
  • The living conditions of future occupiers of the property and occupiers of the neighbouring No 44 by way of amenity space, privacy and overlooking

What decided it

The proposal would result in inadequate private amenity space for potential future occupiers and the front dormer would be an over-dominant feature harmful to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS7Policy DM1Policy DM17Policy DM20

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