Planning appeal decision
2 Dulwich Close, Sale, M33 4ZP
Planning appeal 3331458 at 2 Dulwich Close, Sale, M33 4ZP (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Moulton E, 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.
‘proposed extension of garden into adjoining plot. New boundary to be erected in wooden fence. Existing fence in garden to be removed. Small parcel of land currently accumulating litter to be incorporated into existing garden. The parcel of land is owned by Bellway Homes Limited to whom we have given notice on 13/05/2022 to which Bellway Homes Limited have responded in writing on 26/05/2022 agreeing to our proposal -copy of their permission attached’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- M33 4ZP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed fence would be visually harmful to the character and appearance of the area by eroding the verdant character of an incidental open space that contributes positively to the streetscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L7 of the Core Strategy
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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