Planning appeal decision
Woodcote, 17 Torkington Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2AE
Planning appeal 3309192 at Woodcote, 17 Torkington Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 2AE (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 4 January 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed detached double garage upon local character and the street scene.
conversion of existing garage to internal floor area with addition of new external double garage and associated works and alterations
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- SK9 2AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed detached double garage upon local character and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed double garage would cause material harm to local character and the street scene through its inappropriate size, height, bulk and prominent siting in the front garden, contrary to development plan policies requiring development to make a positive contribution to its surroundings and protect the distinctive character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD 2SE 1H2
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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