Planning appeal decision
319 Brooklands Road, Manchester, M23 9HE
Planning appeal 3274790 at 319 Brooklands Road, Manchester, M23 9HE (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Caine M, 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.
Demolition of Existing dwelling and erection of 8 new dwellings
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- M23 9HE
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 configuration and design of the proposed development would result in a conspicuous form of development appearing out of context with the prevailing pattern of spacious, low-density suburban character, causing significant harm that outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits.
The limited economic and social benefits of housing provision and construction employment were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WW7Policy H7Policy SP1Policy DM1
- 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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