®Planning appeal decision
43 Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QG
Planning appeal 3361834 at 43 Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4QG (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- WA14 4QG
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- JP-P1JP-P2R1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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