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Allowed5 August 20253363934

Footpath Adjacent to 129-130 Stretford Mall, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9BH

Planning appeal 3363934 at Footpath Adjacent to 129-130 Stretford Mall, Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9BH (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 5 August 2025 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Harding C
Postcode
M32 9BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would accord with the development plan, particularly Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan (2024).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan (2024)

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