Planning appeal decision
10 Queens Road, Manchester , M8 8UF
Planning appeal 3304464 at 10 Queens Road, Manchester , M8 8UF (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the variation of the condition would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties on Queens Road and Signet Walk, with particular regard to noise and other disturbance.
the erection of a two-storey (Use Classes A3/A5) drive-through restaurant facing Queens Road and erection of single-storey (Use Class A3) restaurant, together with formation of link road to connect proposed development sites, and associated car parking, landscaping, boundary treatment and other associated works, following demolition of former Irish World Heritage Centre without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 104616/FO/2014/N1, dated 12 February 2014
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- M8 8UF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the variation of the condition would have on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties on Queens Road and Signet Walk, with particular regard to noise and other disturbance
What decided it
The Noise Impact Assessment provided technical evidence that 24-hour operation would not result in significantly increased noise and disturbance to nearby residents, and the appellant's proposed mitigation measures secured by condition would adequately address amenity concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy DM1Policy C10Policy DC10Policy DC26
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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