Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 10 Spring Bridge Road, Manchester , M16 8PL
Planning appeal 3298650 at Land Adjacent to 10 Spring Bridge Road, Manchester , M16 8PL (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 18 October 2022 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of single storey dwellinghouse with associated car parking, amenity space and other works
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- M16 8PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No.4 Manley Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal's modest single storey height, compliance with the established building line, and the screening effect of mature trees prevented harm to character and appearance and living conditions, which were the main issues.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy H6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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