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Dismissed11 December 20253370801

8 Ely Avenue, Stretford , Manchester, M32 9TT

Planning appeal 3370801 at 8 Ely Avenue, Stretford , Manchester, M32 9TT (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

part ground floor and first-floor side extension with a change of roof from hip-end to gable-end

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Morris T
Postcode
M32 9TT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extension would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area due to its scale, mass, design, and proximity to the side boundary, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document for Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan (2024)

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