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Dismissed22 May 20233310561

Workshop Rear Of 14 Kenworthy Lane, Northenden, Manchester , M22 4EJ

Planning appeal 3310561 at Workshop Rear Of 14 Kenworthy Lane, Northenden, Manchester , M22 4EJ (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing building, erection of two semi- detached dwellings and relocation of parking area

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
M22 4EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of No. 14 Kenworthy Lane, with regard to outlook, and No. 10 Kenworthy Lane and Nos. 9 and 11 Heyridge Drive, with regard to privacy
  • the effect of the proposed development on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Kenworthy Lane

What decided it

The harmful effects on character and appearance and on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, particularly outlook and privacy impacts, were not outweighed by any material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 8

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