Planning appeal decision
21 Howe Street, Salford, M7 2EU
Planning appeal 6002351 at 21 Howe Street, Salford, M7 2EU (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Manson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host property, which is identified as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset (NDHA), and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cliff Conservation Area (CA).
a loft conversion with rear dormer extension, including raising the roof ridge height, and installation of front rooflight
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Manson S
- Postcode
- M7 2EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host property, which is identified as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset (NDHA), and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cliff Conservation Area (CA)
What decided it
The substantial scale and massing of the rear dormer extension and its jarring flat roof form would cause harm to the character and appearance of the Non-Designated Heritage Asset and Conservation Area that could not be justified by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1Policy HE2Policy D1Policy D2Policy D8
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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