Planning appeal decision
1 Sunnyside Road, Bolton, BL1 6DZ
Planning appeal 6004017 at 1 Sunnyside Road, Bolton, BL1 6DZ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
for proposed rear & side double & single storey extensions and conversion of hipped roof into gable roof profile
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- BL1 6DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The hip-to-gable roof conversion and rear dormer would disrupt the distinctive symmetry and cohesive character of the row of semi-detached hipped roof houses and, combined with the rear extension, create unacceptable cumulative massing harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2024Policy RA1 of Bolton's Core Strategy 2011
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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