Planning appeal decision
51 Frances Street, Cheadle, SK8 2AL
Planning appeal 3285194 at 51 Frances Street, Cheadle, SK8 2AL (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.49 Frances Street, with particular regard to outlook and light.
two storey extension and dormer window to the rear of the dwelling
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- SK8 2AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.49 Frances Street, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The two-storey extension would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbours through loss of outlook and daylight, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance, whereas the dormer window would not.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SIE-1 of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD (March 2011)saved Policy CDH1.8 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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