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Allowed10 September 20266007395

57 Lock Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 4HQ

Planning appeal 6007395 at 57 Lock Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 4HQ (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 10 September 2026 by Inspector Martin Seaton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linotype Conservation Area.

access to a proposed drive for single vehicle parking

Authority
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Inspector
Martin Seaton
Postcode
WA14 4HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linotype Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, having particular regard to visibility

What decided it

The existence of a previous planning permission for identical development in the same location, combined with the absence of material changes to site circumstances and the local highway conditions demonstrating acceptable safety, allowed the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P2Policy R1Policy L7

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