Planning appeal decision
15 Waverley Road , Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4LX
Planning appeal 3287250 at 15 Waverley Road , Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 4LX (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the supply of housing suitable for family occupation in the area.
the change of use from 1 x dwelling to 2 x self contained flats
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- M9 4LX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the supply of housing suitable for family occupation in the area
- whether or not the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers having particular regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties having particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would result in the loss of a family dwelling contrary to Policy H3 which expressly gives priority to family housing in North Manchester, and this harm cannot be outweighed by the neutral or positive effects on other planning considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy H3Policy DM1Policy DC5Policy T2Policy DC26
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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