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Notice varied and upheld9 May 20223289351

2 Houldsworth Square, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7AG

Planning appeal 3289351 at 2 Houldsworth Square, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7AG (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 May 2022 by Inspector Moore D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy.

unauthorised development by way of an enlarged roof terrace that has been created including the erection of metal railings around the perimeter of it

Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Moore D
Postcode
SK5 7AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, in particular the Houldsworth Conservation Area

What decided it

The material increase in overlooking into the bathroom of the neighbouring property at No 6 Houldsworth Square resulting from the enlarged terrace would have an unacceptable impact on residential amenity that could not be adequately mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H-1Policy SIE-1Policy SIE-3Policy HC1.3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197

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