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Dismissed17 May 20243332516

Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, 221 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0DE

Planning appeal 3332516 at Ashleigh Veterinary Centre, 221 Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester, M16 0DE (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area.

erection of a single storey extension to the front, installation of access ramp and associated external alterations

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
M16 0DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed front extension would substantially harm the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area through its inappropriate massing, materials, and design that fails to respect the original architectural features and proportions.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy DM 1Policy EN 1Policy SP 1Policy JP-P1Policy JP-Strat9Policy DC1

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