Planning appeal decision
No 4 Sandy Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9DA
Planning appeal 3362990 at No 4 Sandy Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9DA (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 July 2025 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
2 storey dormer 2 bed bungalow with associated landscaping and parking including access at land to rear of No 4 Sandy Lane Stretford
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Morgan R
- Postcode
- M32 9DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 6 Sandy Lane, with particular regard to privacy
- the effect of the proposal on protected species
- whether the proposal would meet policy requirements for accessible and adaptable dwellings
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, privacy, protected species assessment, and failure to meet accessible and adaptable dwelling standards, combined with the minimal housing contribution of a single dwelling, was not outweighed by any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- JP-P1L2.2L7.3JP-G8R2JP-H3
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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