Planning appeal decision
Ivy Cottage, Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, M23 9DD
Planning appeal 3344048 at Ivy Cottage, Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, M23 9DD (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of three bed detached two storey dwelling house within the grounds of Ivy Cottage and creation of new vehicular access
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- M23 9DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the erosion of the gap between Ivy Cottage and No 410 and the disjointed roofline of the proposed dwelling outweighed the moderate housing and economic benefits of the scheme.
The moderate benefits of housing delivery, economic activity and social provision were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy JP-S1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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