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Notice upheld17 May 20243336899

60-62 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5AD

Planning appeal 3336899 at 60-62 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5AD (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the material change of use of unadopted land for retail purposes and the erection of a single storey extension to the front of the shop

Authority
Salford City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Hartley D
Postcode
M27 5AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area by the extension's height, depth and position, which disrupts the established building line and spacious forecourts, outweighs any economic or retail benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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