Planning appeal decision
38 Whitebrook Road, Manchester, M14 6FD
Planning appeal 3335604 at 38 Whitebrook Road, Manchester, M14 6FD (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, and on the living conditions of the neighbours, with regards outlook.
creation of a first floor side and rear extension and front porch
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- M14 6FD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, and on the living conditions of the neighbours, with regards outlook
What decided it
The proposed first floor rear extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling by unduly dominating the rear elevation and creating an unbalanced composition, which could not be justified by the fallback position.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1EN1SP1DC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 135
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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