Werneth Hall Cowlishaw Brow, Romiley, STOCKPORT, SK6 4NU

erection of front and rear dormer extensions at first floor level. Erection of porch to front entrance and a single-storey garden office to the rear. PV to proposed garden office, proposed dormers and existing garage

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Wilson L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building

What decided it

The substantial dormers with large contemporary glazed openings would be visually discordant features that would fail to preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building and harm the character and appearance of the area, and the claimed environmental benefits were insufficient to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 199, 200, 202, 203

Plan policies cited: Policy GBA1.2, Policy GBA1.5, Policy SIE-3, Policy SIE-1, Policy CDH1.8

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