Planning appeal decision
1 Leek Road, Congleton, CW12 3HS
Planning appeal 3295580 at 1 Leek Road, Congleton, CW12 3HS (Cheshire East) was allowed on 1 December 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 3 Leek Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
a 3 bedroom detached dormer style bungalow, within the garden of 01 Leek Road, Congleton
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- CW12 3HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 3 Leek Road, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in relation to noise
What decided it
The Inspector's conclusion that the proposed development would not result in significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and that acceptable living conditions for future occupants could be secured through a sound insulation scheme imposed as a planning condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GR6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 56
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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