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Dismissed27 April 20266005572

23 Rivington Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4RH

Planning appeal 6005572 at 23 Rivington Road, Springhead, Oldham, OL4 4RH (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

rear/side decking to allow level access to building (in part over 300mm above existing GL), associated fencing to provide screen to neighbours

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McGurk N
Postcode
OL4 4RH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regards to privacy

What decided it

The raised decking would appear as a dominant, incongruous feature harmful to local character and would enable intrusive overlooking of neighbouring properties, contrary to development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan (2024)Policy 9 of the Oldham Local Plan (2009)Policy 9 of the Oldham Local Plan (2011)

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