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Allowed4 December 20253367862

Harwood Fields Farm Castle, Hill Road, Birtle, Rochdale, BL9 6UL

Planning appeal 3367862 at Harwood Fields Farm Castle, Hill Road, Birtle, Rochdale, BL9 6UL (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 4 December 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there are other considerations that might indicate that the proposal would be unacceptable, in particular living conditions and character and appearance.

for the conversion and extension of part of an existing stables building (inc. demolition of the remainder of the stable block and associated structures) to form one dwelling

Authority
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
BL9 6UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether there are other considerations that might indicate that the proposal would be unacceptable, in particular living conditions and character and appearance

What decided it

The proposed ground and floor levels are commensurate with surrounding buildings and would not adversely affect character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions, satisfying the requirements of Condition 11.

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