A planning appeal has been launched after an application to build an extension and convert a roof of a Bolton house were denied. 

The plans were lodged for a house on Parkway in Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, with the erection of single storey extensions at the side and rear as well as an increase in ridge height to accommodate a loft extension. 

The application, which was made by Ryan Cunniff of RPC Architectural Design on behalf of applicant Jon Richards, was submitted on June 17 this year. 

The planned elevations for the extensionsThe planned elevations for the extensions (Image: RPC Architectural Design) However, on July 31 Bolton Council's planning department refused the development, saying it would have a "detrimental impact" on the living conditions of its neighbouring properties. 

The decision notice said: "The proposed development, by reason of its scale, design and massing as a result of the 1.5m increase in ridge height would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area and is therefore contrary to policies JP-P1 of the Greater Manchester Places for Everyone joint development plan, OA3 of the Core Strategy and the 2012 House Extensions SPD.

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"The proposed increase in ridge height to accommodate a second floor extension, due to its height and siting, would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of no. 8 and 10 Parkway, particularly leading to increased levels of overlooking, considered contrary to policy CG4 of the Core Strategy and the 2012 House Extensions SPD." 

The house in WesthoughtonThe house in Westhoughton (Image: Google Maps) Now, an appeal against Bolton Council's decision has been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate. 

The council's Planning Control Section confirmed that it has received the appeal and a planning inspector will be assigned and schedule a site visit. 

The Planning Inspectorate website shows that the appeal started on September 27 and that the appeal questionnaire was due on October 4, which has been submitted on the Bolton Council planning portal. 

The dates for the other stages are yet to be set.