Planning appeal decision
4 Essex Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4GF
Planning appeal 3344482 at 4 Essex Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4GF (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding setting.
a erection of single storey rear extension and formation of rear dormer
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- M15 4GF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding setting
- The effect of the proposed single-storey rear extension on the living conditions of neighbours, with regards outlook
What decided it
The proposed dormer would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding setting by dominating the roof plane, and the rear extension would cause particular harm to the living conditions of No.2 Essex Way through visual intrusion and overbearing impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PfE Policy JP-P1CS Policy L7.3SPD4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 133Paragraph 135
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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