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Allowed5 September 20233319462

32 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5FE

Planning appeal 3319462 at 32 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5FE (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area.

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Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
M4 5FE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The proposal would assimilate within the surrounding contemporary context of the immediate section of the Conservation Area and would not result in visual harm or clutter, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC14.5(e)Policy DC14Policy DC18.1Policy E3.3Policy DM1Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy SP1Ancoats and New Islington Neighbourhood Development Framework

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