Planning appeal decision
1 Tarvin Avenue, Stockport, SK4 5LG
Planning appeal 3300417 at 1 Tarvin Avenue, Stockport, SK4 5LG (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the streetscene and the impact of the proposal upon highway safety.
Replacement of existing hedges, fence and gate with 6ft fence to front and side of property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- SK4 5LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the streetscene and the impact of the proposal upon highway safety
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene caused by the harsh and dominant boundary treatment, which conflicts with Policy SIE-1 requirements for good urban design and placemaking.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SIE-1 Quality PlacesT-3
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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