Rear Garden Of 1 Mitford Road, Manchester, M14 6UL

the erection of a new detached residence, on a plot in the rear garden of 1 Mitford Road

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Williamson J

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 existing neighbouring properties
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers

What decided it

The significant harms to character and appearance, existing neighbours' living conditions, and future occupiers' living conditions collectively outweighed the minor benefits of additional housing and construction-phase economic benefits.

The minor benefits of an additional dwelling and construction-phase economic benefits did not outweigh the significant harms to character and appearance, living conditions of existing occupiers, and provision of unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupiers.

Framework references: 126, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy DM1

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