Planning appeal decision
35 Demesne Road, Manchester, M16 8HJ
Planning appeal 3260989 at 35 Demesne Road, Manchester, M16 8HJ (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector Rann J, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Whalley Range Conservation Area (WRCA).
Demolition of the property
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rann J
- Postcode
- M16 8HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Whalley Range Conservation Area (WRCA).
What decided it
The Inspector concluded the building was dangerous and could not safely or practically be repaired, so its demolition would not harm, and could slightly benefit, the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN 3Policy DC18.1 c.Policy DM18.1 c.
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 196
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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