Planning appeal decision
113 Lapwing Lane, Manchester, M20 6UR
Planning appeal 3314699 at 113 Lapwing Lane, Manchester, M20 6UR (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2023 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
the erection of a timber and PVCu canopy to the rear
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- M20 6UR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the development preserves the character or appearance of the Ballbrook Conservation Area
What decided it
The development would cause a detrimental effect on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties through increased noise and disturbance from the year-round use of the enclosed rear yard area, which could not be adequately mitigated by planning conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C10Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy DC10.1Policy DC26.1Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy EN19Policy DC18.1
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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