Planning appeal decision
13 Peel Brow, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0AA
Planning appeal 3374284 at 13 Peel Brow, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0AA (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ramsbottom Conservation Area and the wider area.
retention of timber outbuildings for use as outdoor bar/seating areas and pizza bar
- Authority
- Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- BL0 0AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ramsbottom Conservation Area and the wider area
- the effect of the development on highway safety
What decided it
The development's incompatible materials, design and scale caused less than substantial harm to the conservation area that was not outweighed by limited public benefits, and it created unacceptable highway safety impacts through reduced parking provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN 1/2EN 2/1EN 2/2EC4/1HT 2/4JP-P1JP-P2JP-C8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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