Planning appeal decision
78 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2EA
Planning appeal 3292470 at 78 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2EA (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 23 May 2022 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Bramhall Lane South Conservation Area.
construction of a new largely single storey side extension containing new kitchen, dining and living facilities to the Ground Floor, and a mezzanine office space provided within in its roof space; reinstatement of the pedestrian site entrance back to Bramhall Lane South; reinstatement of the front/main entrance to the property back onto the front (West) elevation; construction of a new entrance porch structure to the front (West) elevation to mimic the original porch (which has been removed) as closely as feasibly possible; construction of a raised patio/deck to th e south of the new side extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- SK7 2EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Bramhall Lane South Conservation Area
What decided it
The single storey nature of the extension, its set-back position, matching materials, and reinstatement of original features including the porch and pedestrian entrance would preserve the character and appearance of the Bramhall Lane South Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SIE-3 of the Stockport Core Strategy (2011)saved Policy HC1.3 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan (2006)
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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