43 Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QG

conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including roof lantern. Erection of single storey side and rear, and lower ground floor rear extensions. Installation of roof-light to front elevation. Erection of car port and associated landscaping including enlargement of driveway/turning space and water feature

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Seddon M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and property and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Devisdale Conservation Area

What decided it

The cumulative effect of the proposed built development and hardstanding areas would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance, and the private benefits of the development would not outweigh this heritage harm.

Framework references: 212, 215

Plan policies cited: JP-P1, JP-P2, R1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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