Planning appeal decision
22A Edge Lane, Manchester, M21 9JF
Planning appeal 3287406 at 22A Edge Lane, Manchester, M21 9JF (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wilbraham Road/Edge Lane Conservation Area.
the proposed demolition of existing garage on site and construction of new small housing unit. Two storey house with ground floor living area and 2 bedrooms above
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- M21 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wilbraham Road/Edge Lane Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 655 Wilbraham Road, with particular regard to outlook and loss of privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the character and appearance of the designated conservation area, which could not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of providing one new dwelling and local economic activity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy EN3Policy DM1Policy DC18.1Policy DC1.1Policy DC1.2Policy DC1.3Policy DC1.4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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