Flash Farm, Flash Lane, Antrobus, NORTHWICH, CW9 6JX

described on the application form as a ‘barn conversion to dwelling with single storey extension

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Rafiq F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the existing building's physical form is capable of conversion to facilitate the proposal
if so, the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and the area

What decided it

The siting and projection of the proposed extension would be out of keeping with the simple rectangular form of the existing building and would be harmful to the character and appearance of the building and the wider rural area.

The benefits of providing a larger family dwelling were outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the existing building and the local area.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy STRAT 9, Policy DM 22, Policy ENV 6, Policy DM3

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