Planning appeal decision
16 Sylvandale Road, Manchester, M19 2FB
Planning appeal 3268854 at 16 Sylvandale Road, Manchester, M19 2FB (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rushford Park Conservation Area.
Take down an existing garden wall and relocate the wall circa 4M to incorporate an adjacent grass verge. The works will include the demolition of an existing prefabricated garage
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- M19 2FB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rushford Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The loss of valuable open space in the street scene caused by the siting of the boundary wall beyond the established boundary line, which would erode the spacious characteristics of the conservation area and constitute less than substantial harm that is not outweighed by any public benefits.
the less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance, which carries great weight, was not outweighed by any demonstrable public benefits
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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