Planning appeal decision
4 Normanby Chase, Altrincham, WA14 4QP
Planning appeal 3329886 at 4 Normanby Chase, Altrincham, WA14 4QP (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Devisdale Conservation Area.
a ‘First floor extension above part of garage and conversion of garage to provide ancillary residential annexe with associated alterations
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- WA14 4QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the Devisdale Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 1 Woodlands, in terms of outlook and light
What decided it
The extensive degree of overbearing caused by the proposal's height, proximity and projection would significantly harm the outlook from the neighbouring property at 1 Woodlands, contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7Policy R1
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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