Beech Court, Willow Bank, Manchester, M14 6XT

Planning appeal 6013305 at Beech Court, Willow Bank, Manchester, M14 6XT (Manchester City Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the local street scene to which it belongs.

the addition of a single-storey extension comprising residential units on the existing detached block of flats, associated parking, storage and landscaping following demolition of single-storey outbuilding

Authority: Manchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: M14 6XT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and the local street scene to which it belongs

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of Beech Court and the local street scene substantially outweighed the benefits of the additional homes, applying Policy S4 of the Framework.

The benefits of four three-bedroom flats adding to family-sized accommodation supply and the reuse of airspace above an existing building were given significant and moderate weight respectively, with modest support from accessibility and sustainable construction; however, the adverse effects of substantial harm to character and appearance substantially outweighed these benefits under Policy S4 of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM 1Policy EN 1Policy SP 1Policy JP-P1Policy H 6Policy H 1

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