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Dismissed21 February 20223275268

Greatstone Hotel, 845-849 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RN

Planning appeal 3275268 at Greatstone Hotel, 845-849 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0RN (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Crosby L, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

outline planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 56 residential apartments including details on layout, access and scale, with all other matters reserved

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Crosby L
Postcode
M32 0RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of Gorse Hill Entrance Portal and Lodges; and Stretford War Memorial
  • Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future residents of the apartments

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed Gorse Hill Entrance Portal and Lodges and Stretford War Memorial, which attracted great weight, was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.

the significant harm to character and appearance and the less-than-substantial heritage harm (attracting great weight) were not outweighed by the modestly-weighted public benefits, tipping the balance against the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy L7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 126

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