26, Manchester Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1BG

Planning appeal 3279465 at 26, Manchester Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1BG (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 7 December 2021 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

described on the application form as ‘(1) Demolition of existing rear outrigger; (2) Part 3 storey, part single storey rear extension with roofspace alterations in connection with change of use for office purposes; (3) Alterations to front elevation comprising replacement shopfront, new entrance feature, replacement windows; (4) Change of use of former retail premises to be used for offices (Use Class B1(a))

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: SK9 1BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the area

What decided it

The substantial weight attached to the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host building and the area, caused by the scale and bulky form of the proposed extension, outweighed the economic and regeneration benefits of the scheme.

The economic and regeneration benefits of supporting a local company, investment in a vacant property, job creation, improved Manchester Road frontage and carbon reduction measures were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host building and the area and conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD 2Policy SE 1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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