®Planning appeal decision
Bowdon Old Hall, 49 Langham Road, Bowdon, WA14 3NS
Planning appeal 3272645 at Bowdon Old Hall, 49 Langham Road, Bowdon, WA14 3NS (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2022 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building, its setting and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
erection of one dwelling with associated landscaping, access, infilling of outdoor pool and reconfiguration of existing garage. Appeal B: APP/Q4245/Y/21/3272645 Bowdon Old Hall, Langham Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 3NS
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- WA14 3NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building, its setting and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and, linked to that, whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
What decided it
The significant harm to the setting of the listed building and the less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, to which great weight must be given under the Framework, outweighs the moderate public benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
The moderate public benefits of the proposal, including the provision of one additional residential unit and limited heritage benefits, do not outweigh the significant harm to the setting of the listed building and less than substantial harm to the listed building and conservation area, to which great weight must be attributed in accordance with the Framework
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7.1Policy L1.10Policy L2.2cPolicy R1.2Policy R1.3Policy R1.6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 11
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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