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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Greater Manchester Plan, Policy OA6 of the Bolton Core Strategy, Policy CG4 of the Bolton Core Strategy, Council's SPG on House Extensions

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