Cafe Bar 846, 846 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0QJ

Planning appeal 3343162 at Cafe Bar 846, 846 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0QJ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 February 2025 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of front, side and rear gazebo style timber extensions to the property including covered external seating and side w/c room. Change of use for the rear yard and garage from its current use of storage to be used as a bar and a beer garden

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Hartley D
Postcode: M32 0QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties in respect of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The material harm to character and appearance caused by the unauthorised structures, combined with the inability to conclude that the drinking establishment use would be acceptable in noise and disturbance terms without professional noise impact assessment evidence.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy L7.1Policy L7.3Policy JP-P1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 135Paragraph 187

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