®Planning appeal decision
39 Mayfield Road, Timperley, Altrincham , WA15 7TD
Planning appeal 3360897 at 39 Mayfield Road, Timperley, Altrincham , WA15 7TD (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 April 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the design and character of the host dwelling as well as the character and appearance of the street scene.
demolition of existing side extension, front porch, rear bay and side dormer. Erection of covered porch and a part single part two-storey side and single-storey rear extension. Alterations to roof including hip-to-gable extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- WA15 7TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the design and character of the host dwelling as well as the character and appearance of the street scene.
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the hip-to-gable extension and the roof design of the proposed side extension would appear incongruous, out of character, and visually dominant within the street scene, contrary to the requirement to respect and acknowledge the character and identity of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2024 Policy JP-P1Supplementary Planning Document 4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations 2012
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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