5 Clarke Lane, Langley, Macclesfield, SK11 0NE

Planning appeal 3290813 at 5 Clarke Lane, Langley, Macclesfield, SK11 0NE (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 15 March 2022 by Inspector Singleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate in the Green Belt, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

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Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Singleton P
Postcode: SK11 0NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate in the Green Belt, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the terrace of houses in which it is located as non-designated heritage assets
The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at Number 6 Clarke Lane with regard to outlook and overshadowing

What decided it

The proposal results in disproportionate additions to the original building in the Green Belt and lacks the very special circumstances needed to justify approval of inappropriate development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy GC12Policy PG13Policy BE2Policy DC2Policy SE7Policy SE1Policy SD2Policy DC3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 149Paragraph 147

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