Bolton MBC and Redrow Group plc

Bolton MBC and Redrow Group plc - 1997 - Planning Appeal Decisions [1997] 12 PAD 43-55(13) .

Residential site - 46 and 134 houses - rough grassland - unitary development plan - traffic movements - proposed new bypass - accidents - loss of open space - scale of recent and proposed development in area - adequacy of facilities such as schools - overlooking and loss of privacy - new road junction - visibility standards - speed measurements - acquisition of land outside appellants control - conditions. Costs - unrealistic to expect each concern to be highlighted in grounds for refusal - appellants could seek discussions and explanations - council not bound to accept officers recommendations - appellants misled as to magnitude of separation required. Costs ordered.


BOLTON MBC AND REDROW GROUP PLC
ROAD DEVLOPMENT
UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN