Planning appeal decision
The Stables, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, M20 5PG
Planning appeal 3301573 at The Stables, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, M20 5PG (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2022 by Inspector Ashworth S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the special interest, or significance, of the listed building.
installation of air handling equipment at roof level in concealed valley gutter structure. Addition of new conservation rooflight to inner slope of concealed valley structure to provide access to equipment for servicing and routine maintenance. Appeal B: APP/B4215/Y/22/3301573 The Stables, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 5PG
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ashworth S
- Postcode
- M20 5PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special interest, or significance, of the listed building
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the listed building was not outweighed by public benefits, as the proposal lacked clear and convincing justification and no evidence demonstrated that the building's current office use was unviable without the new air conditioning system.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN3Policy DC19.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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