Planning appeal decision
377 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3BL
Planning appeal 3338955 at 377 Wakefield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3BL (Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
conversion of existing loft space to create an additional bedroom with ensuite facilities forming a dormer extension to the front of the dwelling
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- SK15 3BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The front dormer would be an incongruous and visually obtrusive addition that disrupts the unchanged roof profiles and simple vernacular character of the traditional properties along this stretch of Wakefield Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C1Policy H10Policy RED1Policy RED6
- 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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