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Dismissed18 January 20243320579

299 Ashley Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA14 3NH

Planning appeal 3320579 at 299 Ashley Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA14 3NH (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.

the creation of new private way, and erection of fencing, gates and associated landscaping

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
WA14 3NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in moderate harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan, which was not outweighed by any material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy L7

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