Planning appeal decision
26 Duncan Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9DB
Planning appeal 3367724 at 26 Duncan Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9DB (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 development on the character and appearance of the area along Duncan Avenue.
the construction of a single-storey rear extension; a new hip-to-gable roof onto new footprint; a loft conversion including dormers; a replacement detached garage; and new rendered finish & window/door frames to property
- Authority
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- FY2 9DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area along Duncan Avenue
What decided it
The scale and design of the rear dormer would be an over-dominant and uncharacteristic feature that would be harmful to the streetscene and conflict with local design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Policy DM17Policy DM20
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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