®Planning appeal decision
Land Adj. 24 Erlington Avenue,, Old Traffford, Manchester, M16 0FW
Planning appeal 3316402 at Land Adj. 24 Erlington Avenue,, Old Traffford, Manchester, M16 0FW (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of two 3 bedroom semi-detached houses with associated parking
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- M16 0FW
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy (2012)Council's Planning Guidance - New Residential Development (2004)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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