Planning appeal decision
74 Stamford Road, Bowdon, , Altrincham, WA14 2JG
Planning appeal 3337032 at 74 Stamford Road, Bowdon, , Altrincham, WA14 2JG (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Bowdon Conservation Area.
the erection of a two storey dwellinghouse with additional accommodation at basement level
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wraight G
- Postcode
- WA14 2JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Bowdon Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting of the Grade II listed buildings at 75 and 77 Stamford Road
What decided it
The harmful visual impact of the timber cladding and boundary wall detailing on the character and appearance of the conservation area, which carries considerable importance and weight given the statutory duties relating to this designated heritage asset, outweighs the public benefits of providing a new dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan 2024Policy JP-P2 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan 2024Policy R1 of the Trafford Core Strategy 2012
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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