Planning appeal decision
4 Rowsley Avenue, Manchester, M20 2XD
Planning appeal 3327768 at 4 Rowsley Avenue, Manchester, M20 2XD (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2024 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the mix and balance of housing, with particular regard to the supply of family-sized dwellings.
conversion of dwellinghouse into 5 no. self contained flats together with a two storey rear extension and associated car parking, bin store and amenity space
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- M20 2XD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the mix and balance of housing, with particular regard to the supply of family-sized dwellings
- The living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to noise, disturbance, waste generation and demand for parking
What decided it
The proposed development would result in the loss of a family dwelling in an area where the Council is seeking to promote family housing, contrary to the development plan, and this significant harm was not outweighed by other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy H1Policy H6Policy H11Policy DC5Policy DC5.1Policy DC5.2Policy DC5.4Policy DM1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60
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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