Planning appeal decision
305-311 Oldham Road, Manchester , M40 7PS
Planning appeal 3283576 at 305-311 Oldham Road, Manchester , M40 7PS (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 30 May 2022 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and activity on site.
Change of use from a factory to a prestigious car showroom and associated MOT centre
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- M40 7PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and activity on site
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The proposed operating hours and conditions limiting noise-generating activities would protect neighbouring living conditions, and the design and scale of the development would not harm the character and appearance of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC26Policy SP1Policy DM1Policy E3.3Policy EN1
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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