Bay window and canopy at 28 High Bank Avenue, Stalybridge

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission for the replacement of the front lounge window with a bay window and installation of window canopy with downlights.”

“The canopy would project a maximum of 0.9m from the front elevation above the entrance door and 0.6m from the principal elevation for the remaining frontage of the property.”

“The householder planning application relates to 28 High Bank Avenue a two-storey semi-detached property. The application property is redbrick built with a tiled gable end roof. To the principal elevation the property has a paved pathway leading to the front access. The paved area provides off street parking provision. To the rear of the property is a generous sized garden.”

“The application property is adjoined to No. 30 High Bank Avenue to the northeast and shares the common boundary with No. 26 High Bank Avenue. The rear boundary is shared with the properties along Moorfield Avenue.”

“The application site is located within an area that is not specifically allocated for any particular use within the adopted Tameside Unitary Development Plan (UDP). However, the property is located within an established residential area, as such, the principle of householder extensions development is already established, and the proposals is compatible with the land use.”

“In addition to design considerations, it is necessary to ensure that the proposal does not give rise to any unacceptable impacts on residential amenity. Extensions should be designed and positioned to avoid undue overshadowing, loss of light, overbearing effects, or overlooking that would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.”

“The Local Planning Authority received no responses from neighbouring properties in respect of the application.”

“No external consultees were consulted on this application.”

“26/00518/FUL - 28 High Bank Avenue, Stalybridge Proposed Development Replace front flat lounge window with a bay window and install window canopy with downlights (RETROSPECTIVE) Decision RESOLVED – Grant planning permission subject to conditions.”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the following approved plans/details received:”

“The external surfaces of the development hereby approved shall match those stated in the submitted application form.”