North West

Transport body sets out collaborative approach to spatial planning

13.06.2022

Laura Edgar

Transport for the North (TfN) has outlined the region’s shared policy positions as part of its work to review its Strategic Transport Plan, published in 2019.

Stanlow oil refinery, Ellesmere port / steve-bridge: Shutterstock: 1054606799

Recovered appeal: Andrew rules that well exploration would have greenhouse gas impact

09.06.2022

Ben Gosling

Housing minister Stuart Andrew has backed an inspector’s recommendation to refuse hydrocarbon testing at an existing well in Ellesmere Port after it was found that operations could impact mental health in...

Plans submitted - Chancerygate and Northwood Investors development in Trafford Park, Manchester

Chancerygate and Northwood submit speculative Trafford Park plans

08.06.2022

Prithvi Pandya

Plans to build 131,000 square feet of grade A logistics space at Trafford Park in Manchester have been submitted jointly by developer Chancerygate and private equity firm Northwood Investors.

Ullswater lake, Lake District / iStock: 1370698377

Appeal: Condition altered to allow permitted development for Lake District homes

26.05.2022

Ben Gosling

Housing | Lake District | North West | permitted development rights | Rural

An attempt to remove a condition limiting the floor space of five homes has been dismissed by an inspector, who ruled that the limit was necessary to keep the development sustainable. The appellant was,...

Explosives detection dog / Svitlana-Hulko, Shutterstock: 1999332848

Appeal: Explosives dogs training centre necessitates green belt development

25.05.2022

Ben Gosling

Green Belt | North West | Rural

A residential cabin and six dog kennels have been permitted for three years after an inspector concluded that the resultant harm to the green belt was justified, having been convinced that the business could...

Old Trafford Cricket ground / iStock: 830670750

Appeal: Noise from Old Trafford cricket ground would impact apartments

24.05.2022

Ben Gosling

Heritage | Housing | noise disturbance | North West | Sports & Recreation

A development of 332 apartments close to the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester has been refused after an inspector concluded that noise from concerts at the stadium would unduly affect...

Appeals round-up: ‘Landmark’ student accommodation tower would benefit setting; ‘Visual, functional and environmental disadvantages’ trounce Bromley towers

20.05.2022

Ben Gosling

A round-up of planning appeals: 14 May- 20 May, 2022

Deansgate Road Manchester / N.M.Bear Shutterstock: 1870819297

Appeal: ‘Landmark’ student accommodation tower would benefit setting

18.05.2022

Ben Gosling

A 28-storey student accommodation tower has been allowed in Manchester after an inspector decided that it would make a positive contribution to its setting, serving as a ‘landmark’ in views of the Deansgate...

Appeal: Loss of facility lands golf course housing proposal in the rough

11.05.2022

Ben Gosling

A development of 233 homes at a Widnes golf club has been dismissed after an inspector found that the loss of the sports facility outweighed the proposal’s contribution to local housing stock.

Appeal: Historic pub development falls foul of flood risk and heritage concerns

04.05.2022

Ben Gosling

Plans to convert the grade II listed Royal Oak Hotel, Hornby, into two apartments and construct three other homes to the rear of the pub have been refused, after an inspector judged that the site was a flood...

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