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Dismissed4 March 20266002849

1 Ascot Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1ED

Planning appeal 6002849 at 1 Ascot Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1ED (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Hatch P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a single storey front extension and single storey rear extension

Authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hatch P
Postcode
BL3 1ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 17 Newbury Road, with particular reference to outlook
  • the appellants personal circumstances and need for a sunroom

What decided it

The harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring property outweighs the appellant's personal need for a sunroom and its PSED benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Greater Manchester PlanPolicy OA6 of the Bolton Core StrategyPolicy CG4 of the Bolton Core StrategyCouncil's SPG on House Extensions

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