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Allowed17 August 20213264967

Betchton Cottage Farm, Cappers Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2TW

Planning appeal 3264967 at Betchton Cottage Farm, Cappers Lane, Betchton, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2TW (Cheshire East) was allowed on 17 August 2021 by Inspector Partington A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the extension and reorganisation of existing skip yard and waste transfer station including creation of hardstanding for soil screening; change of use of existing agricultural building to use for soil storage, general storage and vehicle maintenance for agricultural and waste management uses; and siting of new office, canteen and toilet portacabins

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
minerals-waste · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Partington A
Postcode
CW11 2TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The limited visibility of the expanded hardstanding and soil screening area from the public realm, combined with conditions controlling height, landscaping and storage, ensured that the proposal would preserve the character and quality of the landscape in accordance with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG6Policy EG2Policy SE4

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