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Dismissed23 June 20266004568

23 Birchin Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7NJ

Planning appeal 6004568 at 23 Birchin Lane, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7NJ (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2026 by Inspector E Heron, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 Birchin Lane, with regard to outlook and light.

Erection of 1no. detached bungalow

Authority
Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
E Heron
Postcode
PR6 7NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 25 Birchin Lane, with regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The substantial harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier through overbearing effect and overshadowing significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of a single dwelling for housing supply.

the modest benefits of housing supply and economic contribution for a single dwelling are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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