®Planning appeal decision
120 Groby Road, Altrincham, WA14 2AS
Planning appeal 3306472 at 120 Groby Road, Altrincham, WA14 2AS (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 6 April 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect varying the condition has on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the Devisdale Conservation Area.
the erection of a dwelling and formation of vehicular access to Groby Road without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 105195/VAR/21, dated 19 April 2022
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WA14 2AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect varying the condition has on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the Devisdale Conservation Area
What decided it
The walkway, being narrow, well-screened by vegetation and not a prominent feature from public viewpoints or neighbouring properties, does not cause harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and therefore does not justify refusal of the application.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7Policy R1Devisdale Conservation Area Supplementary Planning Document (2016) policies 6, 31, 34, 35, 40, 49, 54New Residential Development Planning Guidelines (2004)Planning Guidelines PG24: Crime and Security (2002)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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