Planning appeal decision
124 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8QQ
Planning appeal 3316581 at 124 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8QQ (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2025 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on biodiversity interests.
demolish of existing detached dwelling and erection an apartment with four no's flatted dwellings
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- M6 8QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on biodiversity interests
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers
What decided it
The absence of up-to-date information on protected species meant the Inspector could not determine with certainty the effect of demolition on protected species that may utilise the site, making the proposal unacceptable regardless of other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BG2Policy D1Policy D2Policy D5Policy D7
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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