Planning appeal decision
288 Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M21 7TG
Planning appeal 6002769 at 288 Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M21 7TG (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the side extension on the character and appearance of the area.
for a ground & first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension and associated internal works
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- M21 7TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the side extension on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The side extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area by creating disproportionate massing, removing distinctive architectural features, and disrupting the established rhythm of spacious side gaps that define the corner plot dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP 1Policy DM 1Policy DC1.1Policy DC1.2Policy DC1.4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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