Site of Former MKM House, Warwick Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M16 0QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves the particular characteristics of nearby listed buildings
• The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and the living conditions of surrounding residents, with reference to parking provision
• Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to the provision of outdoor space
• Whether the proposed level of affordable housing is appropriate, with reference to the scheme's financial viability

What decided it

The substantial cumulative harm to character and appearance, highway safety, living conditions, and affordable housing provision significantly and demonstratively outweighed the moderate benefits of the proposal when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole.

The substantial harm caused by the proposal in each of the main issues significantly and demonstratively outweighed the moderate benefits (affordable housing provision, market housing, brownfield reuse, and infrastructure contributions), resulting in dismissal despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.