Planning appeal decision
28 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8NR
Planning appeal 3278617 at 28 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8NR (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
extension and internal alterations to the existing building to provide 7 no. supported living apartments with associated parking and facilities
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- SK11 8NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No 87 Sycamore Crescent with particular reference to overlooking
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the stark and unduly dominant dormer, which would fail to harmonise with the three single-storey dwellings in the Lane's street scene, outweighed the positive factors of the scheme.
The benefits of effective use of an existing property, sustainable location, and increased housing diversity were outweighed by the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE1Policy SD2Policy DC38Policy DC3
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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