14 Wilton Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3LY

Planning appeal 3335034 at 14 Wilton Avenue, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3LY (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

resubmission of planning application DC/082587 – two storey side & rear extension with dormer loft conversion and single storey rear extension

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Mansell K
Postcode: SK8 3LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
the effect of the dormer on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier at 12 Wilton Avenue, with regard to any overbearing impact

What decided it

The proposed dormer would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would create an overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF guidance on design and amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SIE-1 of the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2011)saved Policy CDH1.8 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 131Paragraph 135

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