Planning appeal decision
8 Deerpark Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FR
Planning appeal 3336488 at 8 Deerpark Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8FR (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the amenity of the surrounding area, with regards level of activity, car parking and storage of refuse.
basement conversion to form two self contained flats, together with the internal alterations of the wider property and associated external alterations and enhancements to form a total of 5 self contained apartments (Use Class C3) with associated refuse, landscaping, parking and cycle storage
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- M16 8FR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the amenity of the surrounding area, with regards level of activity, car parking and storage of refuse
What decided it
The proposals would not cause harm to the amenity of the surrounding area in terms of activity levels, parking or refuse storage, and therefore accord with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PfE Policy JP-S1PfE Policy JP-H1CS Policy SP1CS Policy H1CS Policy H5CS Policy DM1UDP Policy DC5
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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