Planning appeal decision
299 Worsley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AR
Planning appeal 3300648 at 299 Worsley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AR (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing property and erection of detached building
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- M27 0AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
- The vitality of the Swinton town centre and Clovelly Road neighbourhood centre
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through its bulky, obtrusive design and overbearing effect, conflicting with the development plan policies that require developments to protect local context and not have unacceptable impacts on adjacent occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES 1Policy DES 7Policy S1Policy D2Policy D5Policy TC1Policy TC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 86Paragraph 87Paragraph 130
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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