®Planning appeal decision
27 The Firs, Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 2TF
Planning appeal 3349655 at 27 The Firs, Bowdon, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 2TF (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bowdon Conservation Area.
demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement single storey extension, construction of canopy to front elevation and replacement of fascia to front bay window
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- WA14 2TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bowdon Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed replacement extension and canopy would harm the character and appearance of the building and fail to preserve or enhance the conservation area, with private benefits insufficient to outweigh the heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 42 of the Bowdon Conservation Area Management PlanTrafford Core Strategy Policy L7Trafford Core Strategy Policy R1Places for Everyone Plan Policy JP-P1Places for Everyone Plan Policy JP-P2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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