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Dismissed13 August 20266008821

157 Clifton Drive, Blackpool, FY4 1RU

Planning appeal 6008821 at 157 Clifton Drive, Blackpool, FY4 1RU (Blackpool Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, 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.

construction first floor of side extension, built of existing ground floor extension

Authority
Blackpool Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
B Plenty
Postcode
FY4 1RU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 155 Clifton Drive with specific regard to outlook

What decided it

The complete loss of spacing between the dwellings at first floor level, combined with the visual dominance of the blank wall on neighbouring outlook, was unacceptable and contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS7 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 1 (2016)Policy DM17 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2 (2023)Policy DM20 of the Blackpool Local Plan Part 2 (2023)

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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