Planning appeal decision
32 Parkgate Road, West Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 5UU
Planning appeal 3323169 at 32 Parkgate Road, West Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 5UU (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 2 August 2023 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
the installation of a roller shutter door to the carport
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- WA14 5UU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The roller shutter door's recessed position, matching white colour finish, and modest crime prevention benefit mean its impact on character and appearance would be broadly neutral and compliant with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy 2012
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 12
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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