The Orchard, 8a Planetree Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9JL

Erection of first floor extension, alterations to roof shape and elevations including new facing materials, windows and door openings

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Dale A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the South Hale Conservation Area, including the significance of 8 and 10 Planetree Road and whether it would preserve the listed buildings 115 and 117 Park Road, including their settings or any features of special architectural or historic interest they possess
Its effect upon the amenities of the occupiers of 10 Planetree Road and 115 Park Road with particular regard to the potential for any undue, unreasonable visual intrusion

What decided it

The proposed extension would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the settings of listed buildings through high-quality, site-specific design that respects the modern character of the host property while remaining sympathetic to its historic context, with conditions imposed to address the colour scheme concern.

Plan policies cited: Policy R1 of the Trafford Core Strategy, Policies JP-P1 and JP-P2 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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