®Planning appeal decision
2B Minehead Avenue, Manchester, M20 1FW
Planning appeal 6011458 at 2B Minehead Avenue, Manchester, M20 1FW (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 9 September 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.
Demolition of existing semi-detached dwelling and replacement with 7 no apartments
- Authority
- Manchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Mee
- Postcode
- M20 1FW
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 occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 2 Minehead Avenue (No 2), with regard to outlook and light
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance, combined with material harm to neighbouring living conditions and inadequate private amenity space for future occupiers, substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery under Policy S4 of the Framework.
the adverse effects of the development would substantially outweigh the benefits identified, including the delivery of 7 dwellings in a sustainable location with good access to services and facilities, such that the proposal would not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-H1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022-2039Policy JP-H3 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022-2039Policy SP1 of the Manchester City Council Core Strategy Development Plan DocumentPolicy DM1 of the Manchester City Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document
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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