45 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DY

Planning appeal 6008255 at 45 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3DY (Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector P Hatch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to the sub-division of the property and any resulting noise or disturbance.

change of use from C3(a) dwellinghouse to C2 residential institution, children's care home

Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: community-institutional
Inspector: P Hatch
Postcode: SK8 3DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to the sub-division of the property and any resulting noise or disturbance

What decided it

The absence of sufficient information, particularly a management plan, to demonstrate that the proposed C2 use of one half of a semi-detached dwelling would not result in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers, contrary to Policies CDH1.3, SIE-1 and SIE-3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CDH1.3 of the Stockport Unitary Development Plan Review (SUDPR) (2006)Policy SIE-1 of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD (2011)Policy SIE-3 of the Stockport Core Strategy DPD (2011)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57Paragraph 49

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