Planning appeal decision
1 Huntsham Close, Altrincham, WA14 4UR
Planning appeal 3313038 at 1 Huntsham Close, Altrincham, WA14 4UR (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area.
erection of a single storey side and rear extension and part two/part single storey rear extension and other associated external alterations
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- WA14 4UR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area
What decided it
The cumulative depth of the proposed side extension immediately adjacent to the pavement with minimal side space, combined with the removal of a hedgerow and the building forward of the general building line, would detract from the spacious, verdant character of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7SPD4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations 2012
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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