Planning appeal decision
4 Howe Street, Salford, M7 2FS
Planning appeal 6010032 at 4 Howe Street, Salford, M7 2FS (Salford City Council) was dismissed on 29 June 2026 by Inspector Steven Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 2 and 6 Howe Street in respect of light and outlook.
a single storey side and rear extension to include a roof lantern
- Authority
- Salford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Steven Hartley
- Postcode
- M7 2FS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 2 and 6 Howe Street in respect of light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extensions would create an unacceptably enhanced tunnelling effect and overbearing impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 6 Howe Street in terms of light and outlook, contrary to Policy D5 of the Salford Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D5
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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