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Dismissed13 August 20213271827

Brownlow Inn, Brownlow Heath Lane, Brownlow, Congleton, CW12 4TH

Planning appeal 3271827 at Brownlow Inn, Brownlow Heath Lane, Brownlow, Congleton, CW12 4TH (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 13 August 2021 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would represent inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

construction of extension to existing PH car park, associated landscaping and lighting

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
McDonagh C
Postcode
CW12 4TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would represent inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial harm to Green Belt openness caused by the spatial and visual impact of the extended car park and parking use could not be clearly outweighed by the limited benefits of additional parking provision and business investment.

The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and reduction in openness was not clearly outweighed by the limited weight afforded to additional parking spaces, highway safety considerations, and economic benefits of business investment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (July 2017)Policy PS7 of the Congleton Borough Local Plan First Review (January 2005)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 150Paragraph 147Paragraph 151

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