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Dismissed9 December 20223304111

Huntsman Inn, 130 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AH

Planning appeal 3304111 at Huntsman Inn, 130 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5AH (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of surrounding residents, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and odour.

the change of use of the ground floor to restaurant/ shisha lounge (sui generis) amendments to ground floor fenestration and extension to boundary wall to the rear

Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
M14 5AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of surrounding residents, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and odour
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The required 5.5 metre rear boundary wall, while necessary to mitigate noise and odour impacts, would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that outweighs the benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy DC26

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