Beecham House, 23A Hilltop, Hale, Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 0NN

two storey extension replacing existing garage, new garage, enhancements to elevations, new roof dormers, entrance feature and

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Major R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the Conservation Area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 25 Hill Top with regard to privacy
if any harm arises, whether there are material considerations, including personal circumstances, that outweigh such harm

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and host property, which would not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal, combined with conflict with the development plan and heritage protection policies.

Framework references: 202, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy L7, Policy R1, SPD4, SPD5.21, SPD5.21a

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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