Rear Car Park At Alexander House, 94 Talbot Road, Stretford, Lancashire, M16 0SP

the erection of part 3, part 4 storey building comprising a total of 8 no. apartments with associated parking, cycle/refuse storage and landscaping

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wraight G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of nearby dwellings
whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the proposed apartments

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the building's small footprint and isolated positioning within the car park, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of delivering eight new apartments in a context of insufficient housing land supply.

The significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, economic and social gains, and improved housing mix.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan 2024, Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy 2012, Policy CQ2 of the Civic Quarter Area Action Plan 2023, Policy CQ10 of the Civic Quarter Area Action Plan 2023

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