Land to Rear of 74 & 76 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5AB

Planning appeal 3329531 at Land to Rear of 74 & 76 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5AB (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

two storey rear extension to existing building to form additional ground floor commercial/retail space and additional residential space at first floor level with associated car parking, access, and associated works

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hughes L
Postcode: M41 5AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the future occupiers of 74a Flixton Road with regard to outlook and light
the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Roseneath Road with regard to privacy
the living conditions of future occupiers of 74a and 76a Flixton Road and existing occupiers of other neighbouring properties with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the scale, massing and prominence of the extension, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers regarding outlook and light, were the overriding considerations that outweighed the moderate benefits of the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy JP-P1Policy L7.3PG1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 55

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