®Planning appeal decision
Westholme, 2 The Springs, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3JH
Planning appeal 3290536 at Westholme, 2 The Springs, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 3JH (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 May 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Devisdale Conservation Area.
erection of a single storey rear extension and garage building following demolition of existing rear extensions and side garage; installation of roof lights on main roof of building; and erection of new front boundary wall, piers and railings
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- WA14 3JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Devisdale Conservation Area.
What decided it
The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this harm as required by paragraph 202 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7Policy R1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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