432 Flixton Road, Manchester, M41 6QT

Planning appeal 3274976 at 432 Flixton Road, Manchester, M41 6QT (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

for a change of use from former café use to a drinking establishment (Sui Generis) with external seating area, installation of new door and bi- fold windows to front elevation and external cooler plant to rear elevation

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: M41 6QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of effective conditions controlling operating hours, external seating use, window and door closure, and glass bottle disposal, combined with the appellant's noise mitigation measures, would prevent unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.

The benefits of allowing the change of use to a drinking establishment were balanced against the potential for noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents, with the balance tipped in favour of the proposal through the application of robust conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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