Planning appeal decision
27 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, M19 2RX
Planning appeal 3332023 at 27 Hillcrest Drive, Manchester, M19 2RX (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 4 January 2024 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 25 Hillcrest Drive with regard to outlook.
a first floor extension above existing single storey ground floor; installation of external wall insulation and render to the rear; alterations to window and door openings to the rear façade as well as replacement window sashes to match the existing on the front façade; extend existing terrace and the ground level dug down to provide a garden room beneath; and demolition of existing concrete garage to create a wildlife pond
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Eggleton P
- Postcode
- M19 2RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 25 Hillcrest Drive with regard to outlook
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed rear fence extension would result in unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity through loss of outlook and overbearing impact, and the side extension would harm the character and appearance of the area by reducing the important gap between properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM 1DC1.1bDC1.2bSP 1DC1.1dDC1.4bDC1.4c
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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