Grange House, Grange Lane, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7DZ

Planning appeal 3306067 at Grange House, Grange Lane, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7DZ (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.

extend a balcony that is already on the house where we have existing French doors to a small balcony on first floor bedroom. Size will be 430 x 150 cm. It will be nestled between 2 existing lower protrusions of the garden room and utility room and will not extend beyond them, in fact be at least half the size of the existing protrusions. Glass will be the main material used so it will not obstruct the look of the building. It will be attached to existing walls so no support posts will be visible

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Seddon M
Postcode: SY14 7DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbours in respect of privacy

What decided it

The significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the converted barn and its rural setting caused by the proposed balcony's increased size, design and prominence outweighed any benefits, and could not be adequately mitigated without further visual harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DM 3DM 21LAN 3SOC 5DM 2

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