Planning appeal decision
49 Bankhall Lane, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 0LF
Planning appeal 3337399 at 49 Bankhall Lane, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 0LF (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension and alterations on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its semi-detached pair and the wider area.
single storey front and rear extension. Two storey rear extension and first floor side extension. New loft conversion with rear dormer
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- WA15 0LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension and alterations on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its semi-detached pair and the wider area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would fail to respect and acknowledge the character and identity of the locality through their design, siting, scale and size, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling, semi-detached pair and wider area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- JDP Policy JP-P1SPD4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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