®Planning appeal decision
Land Adj. 24 Erlington Avenue,, Old Traffford, Manchester, M16 0FW
the erection of two 3 bedroom semi-detached houses with associated parking
- Authority
- Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the conspicuous proportions, cramped spacing, and lack of soft landscaping of the proposed dwellings significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, specifically substantial harm to character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply, economic activity, and social provision when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012), Council's Planning Guidance - New Residential Development (2004)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.