Planning appeal decision
Woodhaven, Wash Lane, Allostock, Northwich, WA16 9JT
Planning appeal 3302677 at Woodhaven, Wash Lane, Allostock, Northwich, WA16 9JT (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 24 November 2022 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the revised design on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
the conversion of space above existing garage into a first floor annex without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/01083/FUL, dated 9 September 2021
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- WA16 9JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the revised design on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer windows, being proportionate in design and scale to the existing dwelling and set back appropriately within the roof plane, would not have an unacceptably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3Policy DM21
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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