Planning appeal decision
The Old Smithy, Holmes Chapel Road, Lach Dennis, Northwich, CW9 7SZ
Planning appeal 3292902 at The Old Smithy, Holmes Chapel Road, Lach Dennis, Northwich, CW9 7SZ (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Harrison N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with new garage building, including associated hard and soft landscaping to the front of the existing dwelling
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harrison N
- Postcode
- CW9 7SZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The modest increases in height and width, combined with mitigation measures including setback and landscaping, ensure the proposed garage would remain subordinate to the host dwelling and would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy STRAT9Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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