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Allowed14 August 20253366850

1081 Stockport Road, Manchester , M19 2RE

Planning appeal 3366850 at 1081 Stockport Road, Manchester , M19 2RE (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector McDonald K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
M19 2RE

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy EN3Policy DM1Policy DC19Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P6Policy DC10Policy DC26Policy T1

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