®Planning appeal decision
298 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3HZ
Planning appeal 3288081 at 298 Moston Lane East, Manchester, M40 3HZ (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents of 300 Moston Lane East in respect of outlook and light and nearby residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use of residential dwelling to residential institution (Class C2) single storey rear extensions and rear first-floor extension
- Authority
- Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- M40 3HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents of 300 Moston Lane East in respect of outlook and light and nearby residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the character and appearance of the area, including with regard to the provision for the storage and collection of waste
- the supply of housing in the area and the creation and maintenance of sustainable communities and community cohesion
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of residents of 300 Moston Lane East arising from unacceptable loss of outlook and light from the proposed rear extensions could not be outweighed by the benefits of providing supported accommodation.
The adverse impacts of harm to neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of providing supported accommodation and contributing to identified need for special needs housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9Policy 2Policy 11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 11
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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