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Allowed16 March 20263366984

Land To Rear Of 12 Heathcote Avenue, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 2QF

Planning appeal 3366984 at Land To Rear Of 12 Heathcote Avenue, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 2QF (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 March 2026 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient information has been provided in respect of excavation, retention of materials, and ground levels; with due regard to the living conditions of nearby residents.

construction of one detached dwelling (self build)

Authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
SK4 2QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether sufficient information has been provided in respect of excavation, retention of materials, and ground levels; with due regard to the living conditions of nearby residents
  • Whether sufficient information has been provided in respect of drainage, with due regard to flood risk

What decided it

The Inspector found that sufficient information had been provided on the two main issues (excavations and drainage) to demonstrate the proposal was acceptable in principle, with outstanding matters addressable through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy SIE-1Policy SIE-3Saved Policy EP1.7Policy SD-6

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