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Notice varied and upheld17 July 20233310761

Former Nicholson's Arms , Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK5 7RN

Planning appeal 3310761 at Former Nicholson's Arms , Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK5 7RN (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Willows P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without the benefit of planning permission the material change in the use of the land from a shop with associated car parking to a use as a hand car wash including the construction of metal and plastic buildings. The requirements of the notice are: 1. Cease the use of the land for the washing and valeting of motor vehicles. 2. Remove all equipment including but not limited to jet washes, vacuum cleaners & washing chemical storage containers from the land. 3. Dismantle and remove the two metal framed buildings from the land, including all sheeting used to clad the exterior of them. 4. Repair any damage caused to the fabric of the car park caused by either the erection or demolition of the buildings. 5. Remove all adverts for the car wash

Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Willows P
Postcode
SK5 7RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents
  • The effect of the development on parking and road safety
  • Whether there is adequate drainage provision for the car wash

What decided it

The combination of harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours due to noise, and inadequate drainage provision outweighed the economic and social benefits of the car wash use.

What the Inspector cited

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