®Planning appeal decision
The Orchard, 8a Planetree Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9JL
Planning appeal 3367848 at The Orchard, 8a Planetree Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9JL (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
Erection of first floor extension, alterations to roof shape and elevations including new facing materials, windows and door openings
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- WA15 9JL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R1 of the Trafford Core StrategyPolicies JP-P1 and JP-P2 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development PlanPolicy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy
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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