2A Wilton Drive, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0JF

‘erection of an additional storey to the existing dwellinghouse to a maximum overall height of 8.43 metres. Application for prior approval under part 1 of schedule 2 class AA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015’

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupants of 11, 12, 14 and 16 Elmbridge Drive, in respect of outlook
the external appearance of the dwellinghouse

What decided it

The proposed additional storey would be overbearing and detrimental to the living conditions of occupants of the neighbouring property at 11 Elmbridge Drive through its effect on outlook, and would harmfully undermine the cohesive appearance and character of the street scene.

Plan policies cited: CS Policy L7, PfE Policy JP-P1, SPD4: A Guide for Designing House Extensions and Alterations

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