Planning appeal decision
Hollyoak, Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, WA16 7AL
Planning appeal 3307884 at Hollyoak, Faulkners Lane, Mobberley, WA16 7AL (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mobberley Conservation Area.
demolition of part front and side wall to facilitate new 2 storey extension
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- WA16 7AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mobberley Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would substantially alter the balance and symmetry of the semi-detached pair of dwellings and would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mobberley Conservation Area, with no public benefits demonstrated to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG 3 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy 2010 – 2030 (2017)Policy SE1 of the Local PlanPolicy SE7 of the Local PlanPolicy SD2 of the Local PlanPolicy GEN1 of the SADPDPolicy HOU11 of the SADPDPolicy HER3 of the SADPD
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
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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