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Dismissed13 July 20266008647

65A, Windsor Road, Prestwich, M25 0DB

Planning appeal 6008647 at 65A, Windsor Road, Prestwich, M25 0DB (Bury Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector K Mee, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the change of use from shop to restaurant/coffee shop (Class E(b)) including retention of front canopy with the installation of new extractor system at side and AC unit at rear

Authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Inspector
K Mee
Postcode
M25 0DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The absence of an acoustic assessment and supporting technical evidence to demonstrate that noise and disturbance from the outdoor seating area, extractor system and AC unit would not materially harm neighbouring residents' living conditions, combined with the visual harm to character and appearance from the incongruous front canopy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1/2Policy S2/6Policy EC4/1Policy EN7/2

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