348 Droylsden Road, Manchester, M40 1GF

proposed small office, refuse container/ shipping container within boundary of land

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: employment-industrial
Postcode: M40 1GF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the significance of the Conservation Area from development within its setting
the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, waste generation and car parking

What decided it

The harmful impact of the development's design, appearance and material finish upon the significance of the adjacent Conservation Area, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.

the public benefits of providing a satellite office for homeless accommodation services were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area

Framework references: 212, 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy EN3, Policy SP1, saved Policy DC18.1, Policy JP-P2, Policy T2, saved Policy DC26

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