359-361 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M16 8NP

new single detached dwellinghouse and proposed changes to the windows on the West and South elevation of the existing apartment schem e

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bromley N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 1 Woodlands Road and the adjacent apartments, with particular regard to loss of natural light
whether the living conditions of the occupiers of the apartments would be acceptable, with particular regard to the provision of outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area combined with unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of natural light and oppressive outlook, which together drew the scheme into conflict with the development plan as a whole.

Plan policies cited: DM1, SP1, EN1, H6, DC6, JP-P1

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