Planning appeal decision
Land East of The Fairway, Moston, Manchester, M40 3WS
Planning appeal 3273212 at Land East of The Fairway, Moston, Manchester, M40 3WS (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 21 December 2021 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of 2no. two storey dwellinghouses (use class C3) with associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williamson J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The Inspector's assessment that sufficient space would be provided both between and around the proposed dwellings, that the proposed driveways would not dominate the frontages, and that the open space setting of Moston Brook would not be reduced to a degree that would be harmful.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP1EN1DM1BM4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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