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Dismissed4 August 20266006997

82 Masefield Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, Bl4 9TD

Planning appeal 6006997 at 82 Masefield Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, Bl4 9TD (Bolton) was dismissed on 4 August 2026 by Inspector Martin Seaton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, including with regard to trees.

demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of double storey side extension

Authority
Bolton
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Martin Seaton
Postcode
BL4 9TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, including with regard to trees

What decided it

The Inspector allowed the appeal contrary to the Planning Officer's recommendation, though the decision letter does not provide the Inspector's reasoning for this reversal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RA2 of Bolton's Core Strategy Development Plan Document (Adopted March 2011)Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022–2039 (Adopted March 2024)

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