Planning appeal decision
Sandle Heath Farm, Bollington Lane, Nether Alderley, SK10 4TB
Planning appeal 3281048 at Sandle Heath Farm, Bollington Lane, Nether Alderley, SK10 4TB (Cheshire East) was allowed on 27 January 2022 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of preserving the openness of the Green Belt.
a replacement dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/2658M, dated 18 February 2021
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- SK10 4TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary in the interests of preserving the openness of the Green Belt
What decided it
The condition was unreasonably extensive in removing permitted development rights for minor alterations (Classes C, D and F) that would not materially harm Green Belt openness, contrary to NPPF paragraph 54 and Planning Practice Guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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