89 Brown Lane, Stockport, SK8 3SF

Planning appeal 3339725 at 89 Brown Lane, Stockport, SK8 3SF (Stockport 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 upward extension and two-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene.

bungalow conversion into 2-storey house. 2-storey side extension, accommodation within loft space and front porch including an outhouse replacing existing garage

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones R
Postcode: SK8 3SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed upward extension and two-storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene
the effect of the two-storey side extension on the living conditions of No.91 Brown Lane, with regards privacy

What decided it

The proposed roof form, front dormer and two-storey side extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene, conflicting with local plan policies and NPPF principles of good design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SIE-1 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2011)saved Policy CDH1.8 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (2006)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 135

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