Planning appeal decision
70 Springdale Gardens, Manchester, M20 2SS
Planning appeal 3306973 at 70 Springdale Gardens, Manchester, M20 2SS (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
two storey side extension, single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- M20 2SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptably narrow gap of approximately 1.6m that would result between the two properties, creating a cramped appearance and terracing effect that would be harmful to the established character and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1 (UDP)Policy DM1 (Core Strategy)Policy SP1 (Core Strategy)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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