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Notice varied and upheld19 February 20263360424

31 Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5LB

Planning appeal 3360424 at 31 Arundel Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5LB (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 February 2026 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in terms of noise and nuisance.

without the benefit of planning permission, the material change of use of the material change in use of land from a single dwellinghouse to a mixed-use as a dwellinghouse and a business use providing gym and fitness classes to groups and individuals

Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
SK7 5LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in terms of noise and nuisance
  • The effect of the development on highway safety regarding traffic generation and parking

What decided it

The concentration of 6-8 clients visiting twice daily on weekdays and once on Saturday, combined with associated noise from arrivals, departures, and fitness activities, would create unacceptable noise and nuisance for neighbouring residents and uncontrolled parking would compromise highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS8Policy SIE-1Policy CDH1.2

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