Planning appeal decision
37 Stocks Lane, Chester, CH3 5TE
Planning appeal 3283774 at 37 Stocks Lane, Chester, CH3 5TE (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 26 January 2022 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
Enclosure of front porch with timber cladding and new roof. Two-storey side extension and two-storey timber-clad rear extension with set-back first floor
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- CH3 5TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed two-storey side extension on the living conditions of existing occupiers of 35 Stocks Lane with particular regard to privacy
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with particular regard to parking
What decided it
The proposed development fails to provide sufficient on-site parking provision and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through its design, form and materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM21Policy SOC5Policy DM2Policy T5
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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