19 Stockport Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 0LA

Planning appeal 3294392 at 19 Stockport Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 0LA (Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashton Town Centre Conservation Area.

the change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to 8 person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis use) and construction of rear dormer

Authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: OL7 0LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ashton Town Centre Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regards to light, ventilation and provision of outdoor amenity space
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, with regards to privacy and traffic

What decided it

The proposal fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area through the visually intrusive rear dormer, and fails to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers regarding light, ventilation and outdoor amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 1.3Policy C1Policy C2Policy C4Policy H10(a)Policy H10(d)RD11RD12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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