Planning appeal decision
701, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RE
Planning appeal 3349898 at 701, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RE (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 2 January 2025 by Inspector Young D, 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.
a covered external seating area in association with the proposed cafe
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Young D
- Postcode
- M20 6RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of local residents living on King's Lynn Close
What decided it
The existing baseline of significant noise and commercial activity in the area meant the proposed seating area would not cause unacceptable harm to residential living conditions or the character and appearance of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy DC26
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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