42A Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6NB

Planning appeal 6006645 at 42A Gillbent Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6NB (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector L N Hughes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 42 Gillbent Road, with particular regard to outlook.

the erection of first floor over existing E(a) shop to create a 2-bedroom dwelling

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: L N Hughes
Postcode: SK8 6NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 42 Gillbent Road, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 42 Gillbent Road through loss of outlook and overbearing impact, which outweighs the moderate benefits of providing an additional dwelling in a sustainable location.

The benefits of housing delivery and effective use of land in a sustainable location were outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and the conflict with design quality requirements in the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H-1Policy SIE-1Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 6.4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 125Paragraph 135

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