40 Hilldale Avenue, MANCHESTER, M9 6PP

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy DC6.1, Policy DC6.2, Policy DC1.1, Policy DM1, Policy EN1, Policy SP1, Policy H1

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