®Planning appeal decision
22 Cromwell Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1DA
demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two new-build, semi-detached dwellings
- Authority
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Russell M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of Nos 12 and 24 Cromwell Road with particular regard to outlook from rear gardens
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for any necessary infrastructure contributions arising from the development with particular regard to public open space (POS)
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance of the area, combined with the failure to adequately secure public open space contributions, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The modest benefits of two dwellings in a sustainable location and modest economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the failure to secure necessary infrastructure contributions towards public open space.
Framework references: 11, 57, 130
Plan policies cited: H1 (Design of Residential Development), CS8 (Safeguarding and Improving the Environment), SIE-1 (Quality Places), SIE-2 (Provision of Recreation and Amenity Open Space in New Developments), Saved Policy L1.1 (Land for Active Recreation), Saved Policy L1.2 (Children's Play)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.