Planning appeal decision
The Fields ,Middlewich Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7ET
Planning appeal 3303741 at The Fields ,Middlewich Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7ET (Cheshire East) was allowed on 23 February 2023 by Inspector Baird G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.
a single-storey garage, the removal of the existing roof structure, a new roof including habitable living space, the demolition of a conservatory to the rear and a rear single-storey and roof extension
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baird G
- Postcode
- CW4 7ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The rear extension, although substantial, would be well screened from neighbouring properties and would not unacceptably affect the character and appearance of the area or the host building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CELPS Policy PG 6CELPS Policy SD 2SADPD Policy RUR 11
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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