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Allowed3 March 20253354598

32 Melrose Crescent, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8NL

Planning appeal 3354598 at 32 Melrose Crescent, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8NL (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 3 March 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

an application for erection of a front porch, two storey front, side and rear extension, alterations to the roof with a raise in ridge height, installation of side A/C and air source heat pump units and other associated external works including landscaping

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Winnard K
Postcode
WA15 8NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area

What decided it

The diverse character of the local area and the scale and depth of the property being sufficient to accommodate the proposed crown roof design without creating material harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Local PlanTrafford Council A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations Supplementary Planning Document

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