1081 Stockport Road, Manchester , M19 2RE

a change of use of part of existing sales building to create hot food takeaway (sui generis) in association with existing operation, together with single storey extension to create chiller compound, associated elevational alterations and installation of fume extraction flue and external plant equipment

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: McDonald K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the setting of the Grade II listed Church of St Andrew
Living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings, with specific reference to noise, disturbance, risk of crime and anti-social behaviour
Safety of all highway users

What decided it

The proposal would increase the complementary offer at an existing 24/7 commercial site on a busy arterial road with other late-night food uses, generating only marginal additional trips and negligible noise impact, without harm to the setting of the listed Church or neighbouring living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy EN3, Policy DM1, Policy DC19, Policy JP-P1, Policy JP-P6, Policy DC10, Policy DC26, Policy T1

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