Planning appeal decision
27, Butterfield Road, Bolton, BL5 1DU
Planning appeal 6009180 at 27, Butterfield Road, Bolton, BL5 1DU (Bolton) was dismissed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, 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.
the erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension and detached double garage
- Authority
- Bolton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- John Morrison
- Postcode
- BL5 1DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of Number 25 Butterfield Road with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area and detrimentally affect the living conditions and outlook of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OA4 of the Local Development Framework, Bolton's Core Strategy, 2011Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document, 2024Policy CG4 of the Core Strategy
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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