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Allowed28 July 20266006699

2 Finney Drive, Manchester, M21 9DS

Planning appeal 6006699 at 2 Finney Drive, Manchester, M21 9DS (Manchester City Council) was allowed on 28 July 2026 by Inspector L Clark, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed carport on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

full planning application for rear bay window at ground and first floor level, garage conversion & front extension - wrap around canopy roof & dormer addition to second floor level including retrospective approval for change of use of land to form private garden area, together with the erection of a 1.9m boundary fenceline

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L Clark
Postcode
M21 9DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed carport on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
  • whether the proposed fence would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the adjacent Grade II Listed Building, the Lychgate
  • the effect of the fence on safety and security, having particular regard to natural surveillance and the risk of anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour

What decided it

The proposed carport projecting beyond the telegraph pole and the 1.9m boundary fence extending to the front of the property would significantly erode the openness of the street and fail to preserve the character or appearance of the conservation area, lacking clear and convincing justification for harm to the designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy SP1Policy EN3saved Policy DC18Policy JP-P2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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