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Dismissed23 June 20253354581

2 Longford Place, Manchester, M14 5QR

Planning appeal 3354581 at 2 Longford Place, Manchester, M14 5QR (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2025 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion and internal alterations to an existing dwelling

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Senior H
Postcode
M14 5QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed double storey side extension would substantially diminish the space between the host dwelling and the adjacent church building, making it an intrusive and dominant feature that harms the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP 1Policy DM 1Policy EN 1Policy DC1

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