Planning appeal decision
29 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EX
Planning appeal 6010575 at 29 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EX (Bolton) was dismissed on 24 July 2026 by Inspector K. Mansell, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
dormer extension and loft conversion including the raising of the ridge
- Authority
- Bolton
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K. Mansell
- Postcode
- BL1 4EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by introducing disproportionate dormers and raising the ridge height, thereby conflicting with Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Development Plan Document and guidance in the House Extensions SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Development Plan Document (March 2024)
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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