®Planning appeal decision
20 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, WA16 9AF
Planning appeal 3269940 at 20 Grassfield Way, Knutsford, WA16 9AF (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted for the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, with particular regard to its effect upon the character and appearance of the area.
formation of additional storey to an existing bungalow with new windows to the front and rear gables. The property will provide an additional 2 no bedrooms and bathrooms. The existing walls and roof materials will be used in the extended dwelling
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- WA16 9AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted for the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, with particular regard to its effect upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The additional storey would significantly and harmfully alter the character and appearance of the area by creating an obtrusive and incongruous projection above the neighbouring bungalows and disrupting the uniform street scene.
The applicant's need for additional living space did not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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