Front porch and canopy at 11 Matisse Way, Salford

“Description of Proposal Planning permission is sought for the retention of a front porch: 2m deep and 2.6m wide.”

“Description of Site and Surrounding Area The application property relates to a two-storey detached dwelling located within a mainly residential area in Kersal. Neighbouring properties are similar in design to the application property and are detached. There is off street parking provided to the front of the property and private amenity space is to the rear.”

“Relevant Planning History Planning Applications Concurrent application to be decided PA/2025/0806 - Householder planning permission Decision: - pending 11 Matisse Way, SALFORD, M7 3BA Retention of a detached utility room to the rear.”

“23/81185/HH - Householder planning permission Decision: Approve - Sent: April 2023 11 Matisse Way, Salford, M7 3BA Erection of front porch 23/81186/PDE - Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea): Larger home extension Decision: No Objection - Sent: March 2023 11 Matisse Way, Salford, M7 3BA Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension.”

“Although slightly larger and of a different design, the porch is considered to be appropriately designed and respects the character of the host property and appears subservient to the house. It is also noted that the neighbouring dwellings have front entrances of varied designs and styles, so the proposed porch would not appear an incongruous feature in the street scene.”

“The openings serve the porch, which is not a habitable room. It is therefore not considered to lead to any unacceptable overlooking of the neighbouring occupiers. Both adjacent neighbours no. Manet Close and no. Matisse Way are set back from the subject dwelling. The porch is positioned in the middle of the subject house and does not result in significant overshadowing nor is it overbearing.”

“C Parking and Traffic • The porch extension reduces driveway space, making it difficult or impossible to park a car without obstructing the pavement or road. • Increased occupancy is expected to result in more vehicles, exacerbating parking issues. • Refuse collection has been disrupted multiple times due to blocked access. • Concerns about restricted access for emergency vehicles, especially to Stubbs Close.”

“C Amenity of Neighbours • Noise, dust, and disruption from prolonged construction have negatively impacted neighbours’ quality of life. • Visual intrusion from the porch and temporary structures (e.g., Portaloo) placed close to neighbouring windows. • Loss of privacy and security, including removal of a boundary fence without replacement. • Mental and emotional strain due to ongoing disruption and lack of communication.”

“Matisse Way Salford M7 3BA Retention of the front porch extension together with the adjacent pitched roof canopy. Granted…”