Planning appeal decision
40 Hilldale Avenue, Manchester, M9 6PP
Planning appeal 3304754 at 40 Hilldale Avenue, Manchester, M9 6PP (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
the erection of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3a) to the rear of 40 Hilldale Avenue with associated car parking together and change in site levels together with modifications to access, boundary treatment and creation of hardstanding for car parking associated with 40 Hilldale Avenue following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- M9 6PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The living conditions of occupiers of surrounding dwellings with regards to noise and disturbance, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal's backland siting is fundamentally at odds with the established pattern of development in the area, and it would appear overbearing from neighbouring properties, together outweighing the limited housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC6.1Policy DC6.2Policy DC1.1Policy DM1Policy EN1Policy SP1Policy H1
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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