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Dismissed22 April 20266003157

48 Alphonsus Street, Manchester, Gt Man, M16 7QS

Planning appeal 6003157 at 48 Alphonsus Street, Manchester, Gt Man, M16 7QS (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the residential character of the area and the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Sui Generis (serviced accommodation) to allow short-term lets for up to 7 guests

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Morgan R
Postcode
M16 7QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the change of use on the residential character of the area and the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The intensity of the proposed use at 7 guests would generate uncontrollable levels of noise, disturbance and activity that would materially harm the residential character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, which cannot be adequately mitigated by the Management Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy L7.3 of the Trafford Local Plan 2012Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Plan 2024

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