Planning appeal decision
45 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5AE
Planning appeal 3374600 at 45 Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5AE (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area.
replacement of single glazed wooden sash windows in ground and first floor bays on front elevation with double glazed deep rail heritage sash windows
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- SK6 5AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed heritage sash windows would have a visually similar appearance to the originals and would not be readily discernible as uPVC from the public domain, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the Marple Bridge Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SIE-1Policy SIE-3Policy CS8Policy HC1.3Policy CDH1.8
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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