Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council appeal evidence
Refused over neighbour living conditions in Blackburn with Darwen?
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- Matched locally
- 13 of 28
- eligible decision families
- Allowed
- 1
- matched appeal records
- Dismissed
- 11
- matched appeal records
- Householder
- 12
- of 13 matched records
AI-assisted. Cited sources and wording were checked before publication. Based on 5 source-linked examples shown below. Review method and limits.
Planning Data area point: Blackburn with Darwen LPA (53.692659, −2.46758). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council appeal findings
Light, outlook and playground noise beside homes
The selected examples include relatively fewer dismissed decisions than the matched local set, and some dismissed extracts give only conclusions.
Counted against appeals
Harm to neighbours’ light, outlook and peace
Playground noise beside homes
The proposed nursery playground lay beside homes with windows facing it and rear gardens next to it, creating potential noise and disturbance.
Outlook and light harmed
The inspector concluded that the retained extension unacceptably harmed a neighbour’s outlook and light.
Unacceptable neighbour harm concluded
For the rear and dormer extension, the extract records a conclusion of unacceptable harm to the adjoining occupier without detailing the effect.
Helped or needed
Orientation and gaps beside No 846
Gaps reduced light loss
The inspector found that the properties’ orientation and remaining gaps meant the extension would not be overbearing or cause unacceptable light loss or overshadowing.
Your refusal notice
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- Does the refusal identify affected windows, gardens, light or outlook?
- Does it record the remaining gap and orientation beside the neighbour?
- For outdoor use, does it explain noise at nearby windows and gardens?
The selected records cover extensions and a nursery playground; some extracts give conclusions without the supporting assessment. These decisions do not predict another result.
Appeal evidence examples
Compare allowed and dismissed appeal reasoning
Each example separates the development, the Inspector-stated issue that selected it, and the reasoning from the decision. Compare the facts as well as the outcome: these examples do not predict how a different proposal would be decided.
Allowed appeal examples
1 example
16 November 2021 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
a single storey rear extension and double storey side extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of [address] (No 846) with specific regard to loss of light and overshadowing.
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Reasoning from the decision
Taking all of this together with the orientation of the properties and the gap which would remain both between No 846, the boundary and the proposal itself, I am satisfied that the proposal would not be overbearing and would not cause harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No 846 due to an unacceptable loss of light or overshadowing effect.
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Dismissed appeal examples
3 examples
16 March 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
change of use from adult care home to day care nursery (Use Class E(f)).
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise and disturbance.
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Reasoning from the decision
The issue of noise and disturbance relates to the use of the rear garden of the appeal site as a playground for the nursery. The nearest noise sensitive receptors are the properties of 17 and [address] located on either side of the appeal site. These properties have a number of windows that would look onto the proposed playground as well as rear gardens which would be adjacent to the playground. There is therefore potential for noise from the proposal to affect the living conditions of occupants of nearby properties, including when windows are open or during the enjoyment of their gardens.
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29 May 2025 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a two storey extension and dormer extension to the rear.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues in the appeal are the effect of the development on (i) the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining property, No [address] (No 15) and (ii) the overdevelopment of the property.
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Reasoning from the decision
Accordingly, I therefore conclude on this main issue that the proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No 15 contrary to Policy DM02 of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan 2021-2037 (Local Plan) together with [name] E2,RES E5 and RES E7 of the [name]. Together these policies require, amongst other things, for development to secure a satisfactory level of amenity with neighbouring properties and not to have an unacceptable impact on neighbours.
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3 April 2025 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
described as ‘retention of two storey rear extension and front boundary walls (part-retrospective)’.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are; • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area. • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 6 and [address], with particular regard to outlook and light.
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Reasoning from the decision
I therefore find that the development unacceptably harms the living conditions of the occupiers of No [address] only, with particular regard to outlook and light. It therefore conflicts with Local Plan Policy DM02 in this respect. This seeks, amongst other things, to secure a satisfactory level of amenity and safety for surrounding uses and for existing and future occupants.
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Other appeal outcomes
1 example
1 April 2026 · Split Decision
Development described in the decision
two storey rear extension and extension to side porch.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed two storey extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of No [address] by reason of outlook and daylight.
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Reasoning from the decision
The proposed two storey extension would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No [address] by reason of outlook and daylight. As well as falling short of the standard in the SPD, this would conflict with Local Plan2 Policy DM02 which, amongst other things, seeks to secure a satisfactory level of amenity for existing occupants with regard to matters including light and the relationship between buildings.
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