Planning appeal decision
3 Broad Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3ER
Planning appeal 3306832 at 3 Broad Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3ER (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grappenhall Village Conservation Area.
extensions to existing side outrigger including raising of ridge height, two-storey front extension and single-storey front extension
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- WA4 3ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grappenhall Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grappenhall Village Conservation Area by transforming the character of the smithy building, and the private benefits cited by the appellant do not outweigh this harm when great weight must be given to the asset's conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QE6Policy QE8
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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