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Dismissed5 October 20266013585

49 Chamber Road, Shaw, OL2 7AR

Planning appeal 6013585 at 49 Chamber Road, Shaw, OL2 7AR (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 51 Chamber Road, with particular regard to visual impact.

the erection of single storey extensions and alterations

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
OL2 7AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 51 Chamber Road, with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property due to its overbearing effect, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9 of the Oldham Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document

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