Fallowfield Retail Park, Birchfields Road, Manchester, M14 6FS

Planning appeal 3322495 at Fallowfield Retail Park, Birchfields Road, Manchester, M14 6FS (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

demolition of existing units 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 and erection of a single storey building to form new retail foodstore (Use Class E) and separate hot food delivery unit (sui generis) with associated car parking and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 130189/FO/2021, dated 12 May 2022

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: M14 6FS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that varying the condition would have on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed extension of delivery hours would cause unacceptable disturbance to nearby residents through noise and general disturbance at times when background noise is lower and residents expect peace and quiet, and this harm is not outweighed by any operational necessity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC26Policy DM1Policy SP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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