33 Booth Avenue, , Manchester, , M14 6RB

Planning appeal 3361163 at 33 Booth Avenue, , Manchester, , M14 6RB (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

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Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Morris T
Postcode: M14 6RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The development's harmful effect on the character and appearance of the uniform terraced street scene through obscuring traditional architectural details and creating an incongruous, featureless appearance that conflicts with development plan policies requiring regard to area character and materials.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC1 of the Unitary Development Plan for the City of Manchester (1995)Policy SP1 of the Manchester City Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy EN1 of the Manchester City Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy DM1 of the Manchester City Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2012)Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document (2024)

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