®Planning appeal decision
44 The Downs, Altrincham, WA14 2QQ
Planning appeal 3351505 at 44 The Downs, Altrincham, WA14 2QQ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 June 2025 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as Nos. 36 to 44 (Even) (Victoria - Terrace), and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
installation of new roof lights to the rear elevation
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- WA14 2QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as Nos. 36 to 44 (Even) (Victoria - Terrace), and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Downs Conservation Area
What decided it
The combination of the number of roof lights with the existing dormer and their arrangement on the roof slope would create a cluttered appearance at odds with the simple elegance of the listed building, and the minimal public benefits could not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R1 of the Trafford Core StrategyPolicy JP-P2 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 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.
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