Planning appeal decision
Land East of Deansgate Lane, Timperley , Altrincham, WA15 6SQ
Planning appeal 3294661 at Land East of Deansgate Lane, Timperley , Altrincham, WA15 6SQ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 July 2022 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
‘Proposed land change of use and the erection of four semi-detached residential dwelling houses.’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- WA15 6SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harm to character and appearance caused by the cramped, visually dominant layout and prominent car parking area significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits of four dwellings, even under the tilted balance test.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L2Policy L7Policy L1.7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12
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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