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Dismissed3 February 20223274475

The Sutton Gamekeeper, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, SK11 0HL

Planning appeal 3274475 at The Sutton Gamekeeper, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, SK11 0HL (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 3 February 2022 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in the loss of a community facility and whether the existing use is viable.

change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) including associated external alterations, extensions and erection of 2no. timber framed car ports

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Manchester S
Postcode
SK11 0HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would result in the loss of a community facility and whether the existing use is viable

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a valued community facility that has not been demonstrated to be unviable, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF support for retention of rural community services.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EG2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84

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