Planning appeal decision
56 Braemar Drive, Sale, M33 4NJ
Planning appeal 3330953 at 56 Braemar Drive, Sale, M33 4NJ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2024 by Inspector Alison Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.
Alterations to roof shape from hip to gable ends and raising roof ridge height with new rear dormer to accommodate loft conversion.
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Alison Hartley
- Postcode
- M33 4NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.
What decided it
The proposal would disrupt the established roofscape character of Braemar Drive by appearing incongruous and overly dominant, contrary to Policy L7 and SPD4 guidance on appropriate design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Trafford Local Plan: Core Strategy (January 2012)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 139
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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