Unit 1 Bank Mill , Manchester Road, Mossley, OL5 9BB

the conversion of business/storage unit into two dwellings

Authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposal with particular regard to outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposal on the operation of the nearby businesses

What decided it

The identified harms to character and appearance, living conditions of future occupiers, and the operation of nearby businesses significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing benefits, even under the tilted balance.

The modest contribution of two housing units and small economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unacceptable harm to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, and unacceptable effects on the operation of nearby businesses.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy C1, Policy H10, Policy 1.12

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