Planning appeal decision
Land at Chester Retail Park, Old Seals Way, Chester, CH1 4RY
Planning appeal 3295847 at Land at Chester Retail Park, Old Seals Way, Chester, CH1 4RY (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on public health.
the construction of a restaurant and hot food takeaway with drive-through facility, plus associated alterations to car park
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- CH1 4RY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on public health
What decided it
The location of the development within a large commercial retail park at considerable distance from residential properties means it would not significantly increase access to unhealthier food options for local residents, and thus would not have a significant adverse effect on public health.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy STRAT 1Policy SOC 5Policy DM 29
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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