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Dismissed13 January 20223274215

Firs School, 45 Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 2HJ

Planning appeal 3274215 at Firs School, 45 Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 2HJ (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a new classroom block and multi -use games area, and removal of existing mobile classrooms

Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Cryan M
Postcode
CH2 2HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Living conditions for nearby residents, with particular regard to noise disturbance, loss of privacy, and whether or not the development would be overbearing
  • Protected and retained trees, including whether or not sufficient replacement trees could be provided

What decided it

The siting of the proposed classroom block would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area and to neighbours' living conditions, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy SOC5Policy DM2Policy DM45

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