Planning appeal decision
Alizarin Broad Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3HS
Planning appeal 3308148 at Alizarin Broad Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 3HS (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, 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 the surrounding area.
We have proposed an elegant and slimline extension due to historical, Green belt and Open Countryside sensitivities. A green living roof has been proposed promoting sustainability which will also assist to sensitively extend into the open countryside. A contemporary timber frame with bespoke steel pin joint connections will be used to support the roof and structural glazing maximising the natural light and open countryside views. The proposal is for a small single-story sunroom rear extension to a converted barn. We have designed the extension so there is minimal disruption to the existing barns fabric providing a glazed connection walkway into the extension. The extension has been sensitively designed to have minimal disruption to the fabric and surrounding area
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- WA4 3HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The rear location of the extension, its lightweight glazed design that maintains visibility of the original barn fabric, and the intervening screening meant it would not have a significant negative impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding rural area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QE7Policy CC2
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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