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Allowed30 July 20253362735

27 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UL

Planning appeal 3362735 at 27 High Bank, Manchester, M18 8UL (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from Use Class C3 to House of Multiple Occupancy for seven persons in six bedrooms, Sui Generis

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
M18 8UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to noise
  • whether future occupiers of the proposed development would experience acceptable living conditions, with particular regard to internal communal space
  • the effect of the proposed development on the parking conditions in the area and consequently on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed development would not cause significant harm to character, appearance, neighbouring living conditions, or highway safety, and would provide adequate accommodation for future occupiers, thereby according with the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H11Policy SP1Policy DM1Policy T2saved Policy DC26

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