Planning appeal decision
48a King Street , Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DT
Planning appeal 3322418 at 48a King Street , Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DT (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 19 December 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Knutsford Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings that contribute to this character and appearance.
Installation of roof terrace including perimeter glazed guarding and rooflight access, and installation of photovoltaic panels on roof
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- WA16 6DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the Knutsford Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings that contribute to this character and appearance
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the roof terrace and photovoltaic panels would further compound the building's already harmful dominance within the conservation area and fail to preserve its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE7Policy HER3Policy HER4Policy HE2Policy HE3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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