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Allowed17 February 20263375294

31 Eyebrook Road, Bowdon, Cheshire, WA14 3LH

Planning appeal 3375294 at 31 Eyebrook Road, Bowdon, Cheshire, WA14 3LH (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the approval of reserved matters on the character and appearance of the area.

‘application for the approval of reserved matters (landscaping) pursuant to Planning Permission Ref. 106268/OUT/21 Outline Planning Permission for demolition of existing house & erection of two replacement dwellings; consent sought for appearance, scale, layout and access with landscaping reserved.’

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Unknown
Inspector
Spataru A
Postcode
WA14 3LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the approval of reserved matters on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed landscaping would sustain the characteristic greenery and verdant character of the street scene while avoiding visually assertive boundary features, thereby preserving the established character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
JP-P1JP-G2R2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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