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

Planning appeal 3319711 at Beecham House, 23A Hilltop, Hale, Altrincham, Trafford, WA15 0NN (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the Conservation Area.

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
Postcode: WA15 0NN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy L7Policy R1SPD4SPD5.21SPD5.21a
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 11

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