®Planning appeal decision
15-15A Stamford New Road, Cheshire, WA14 1BN
Planning appeal 3278560 at 15-15A Stamford New Road, Cheshire, WA14 1BN (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Stamford New Road Conservation Area.
replacement of rotten timber bay and casement windows
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WA14 1BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Stamford New Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The absence of clear and convincing justification for harm to the designated heritage asset (the Conservation Area), as required by Framework paragraph 200, where the evidence did not demonstrate the window was beyond repair and the replacement could not be shown to be satisfactorily designed.
The less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area, assessed as of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of improved thermal and air quality, which could alternatively be achieved through repair of the existing window
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R1 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)SPD5.4SPD5.4a
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 11
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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