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Allowed4 November 20253369521

Footpath Outside 661 Altrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9AA

Planning appeal 3369521 at Footpath Outside 661 Altrincham Road, Manchester, M23 9AA (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 4 November 2025 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

installation of 1no. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
advert · Advertisement Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
M23 9AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of number 641 Altrincham Road
  • the effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The proposal's compliance with relevant development plan policies and the Framework regarding character and appearance, residential amenity, and highway safety, supported by the removal of the existing kiosk by condition to prevent street clutter.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM1EN1SP1E3.3DC15JP-P1DC17.1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57Paragraph 141

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