Planning appeal decision
Polish And Glow, Redgate Lane, , Manchester, , M12 4RY
Planning appeal 3375608 at Polish And Glow, Redgate Lane, , Manchester, , M12 4RY (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 29 January 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Gorton District Centre.
siting of hot food huts (catering trailer, food truck, container and/or gazebo hut) within existing car parking area
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Gravett R
- Postcode
- M12 4RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of Gorton District Centre
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area
- Car parking provision, and highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The proposed development would have a harmful impact on the vitality and viability of Gorton District Centre by attracting customers away from the identified district centre, and would not provide adequate car parking provision, resulting in detrimental effects on highway and pedestrian safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy C1CS Policy C9CS Policy SP1CS Policy C10CS Policy DM1UDP Policy DC10
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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