45 Fir Tree Avenue, North Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6BF

Planning appeal 3373016 at 45 Fir Tree Avenue, North Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6BF (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.

a Two-Storey Side Extension, Loft Conversion Dormer Extension, Single-Storey Carport

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cleary D
Postcode: SK5 6BF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area
the living conditions of existing and future occupants of the dwelling having regard to external living space provision
parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance caused by the prominent, visually incongruous front carport extension, combined with inadequate external living space provision for the enlarged six-bedroom dwelling, outweighed any other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SIE-1 of the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Core Strategy DPD 2011saved policy CDH1.8 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review 2006Policy T2 of the Core Strategy

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