679 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AA

Planning appeal 3375916 at 679 Manchester Road, Rochdale, OL11 3AA (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 February 2026 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 area.

proposed fencing around part of the perimeter

Authority: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cleary D
Postcode: OL11 3AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the development would have a positive effect on biodiversity

What decided it

The length, height and close-knit mesh design of the proposed fence would create a visually intrusive and defensive boundary that would permanently harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of nearby heritage assets, outweighing the security benefits claimed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy P2Policy P3Policy JP-P1Policy G7Policy JP-G8

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