Watersmeet Nantwich Road, Middlewich, CW10 0LQ

Planning appeal 3271698 at Watersmeet Nantwich Road, Middlewich, CW10 0LQ (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed dwellings would be in an acceptable location having regard to local policies.

the erection of 3 no. dwellings with associated infrastructure and ancillary facilities

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rafiq F
Postcode: CW10 0LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed dwellings would be in an acceptable location having regard to local policies
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the listed buildings and the non-designated heritage asset, including their settings

What decided it

The proposal's clear breach of the Council's spatial strategy by locating development outside the settlement boundary in open countryside, combined with the significant adverse impact on the rural character and appearance of the area, outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.

The neutral preservation of heritage assets and modest benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision did not outweigh the significant harm from breach of spatial strategy and adverse impact on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG 6Policy PS8Policy SE 4Policy SD 1Policy SD 2Policy SE 1Policy SE 7Policy BH4Policy BH5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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