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Dismissed27 August 20266008362

16 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, M14 7NR

Planning appeal 6008362 at 16 Dalton Avenue, Manchester, M14 7NR (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 27 August 2026 by Inspector J Buxton, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of housing in the area, with particular regard to the supply of family housing.

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) for a maximum of four occupants

Authority
Manchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
J Buxton
Postcode
M14 7NR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of housing in the area, with particular regard to the supply of family housing
  • whether the proposal would harm the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to the effects of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The loss of a dwelling suitable for family occupation in an area where regeneration initiatives have sought to increase and retain family housing stock conflicts with Policy H11 and the strategic objectives of Policy SP1.

the conflict with Policy H11 and Policy SP1 objectives regarding the protection and retention of family housing in regeneration areas outweighed the absence of harm to character and neighbouring amenity

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy H5Policy H11Policy DM1

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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