Land at Manor Farm, Hall Lane, Hankelow, CREWE, CW3 0JB

without planning permission, the widening of an existing access onto a classified road the importation and deposit of waste material for use in the formation of a four metre wide 320 metre long access track across agricultural land located within the open countryside

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Griffin E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development is in a suitable location having regard to policies relating to agricultural need and development in the countryside
The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on highway safety for all users

What decided it

The development fails to demonstrate that the access track is essential for the existing agricultural enterprise, which has successfully operated using the original access for over 8 years.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG6, Policy SE4, Policy SD1

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