Planning appeal decision
1 Chasetown Close, Manchester, M23 9NS
Planning appeal 3315632 at 1 Chasetown Close, Manchester, M23 9NS (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
Demolition of existing garage and the construction of a two storey side extension to existing dwelling to include a new porch and associated internal alterations
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- M23 9NS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 35 and 37 Amberwood Drive
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance of the street scene and the unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of sunlight outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC1.1DC1.4SP1DM1
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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