Planning appeal decision
178 Stamford Street, Trafford, Old Trafford, M16 9LU
Planning appeal 3366494 at 178 Stamford Street, Trafford, Old Trafford, M16 9LU (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 July 2025 by Inspector Mansell K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
‘roof extension to 178 Stamford Street. Revised Retrospective application’
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansell K
- Postcode
- M16 9LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by disrupting the distinctive repeating vernacular pattern of the traditional terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022-2039 (2024)SPD4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations (2012)
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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