Heyrod Fold, John Street, Stalybridge, SK15 3BN

Planning appeal 6005788 at Heyrod Fold, John Street, Stalybridge, SK15 3BN (Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2026 by Inspector N Unwin, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Grade II listed 14, 16, and 18 John Street through development within their setting.

the: construction of one dwelling house

Authority: Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: N Unwin
Postcode: SK15 3BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Grade II listed 14, 16, and 18 John Street through development within their setting
Ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed buildings through erosion of their rural setting, to which great weight must be afforded, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the heritage assets, to which considerable importance and weight must be afforded, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing contribution, economic benefits during construction and occupation, and council tax payments.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H9Policy H10Policy C1Policy C6Policy 1.11Policy JP-P2Policy JP-G8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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