Planning appeal decision
70 Longridge Avenue, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1HL
Planning appeal 3341667 at 70 Longridge Avenue, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1HL (Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2024 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
Double-storey side extension and single storey rear extension to existing semi-detached dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- SK15 1HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
What decided it
The proposed double-storey side extension without setback or set-down would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area, conflicting with Policies C1, H10, RED1 and RED5 which require extensions to be subordinate and complement rather than dominate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C1Policy H10Policy RED1Policy RED5
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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