Planning appeal decision
Glenworth Longhill Lane, Hankelow, Crewe, CW3 0JQ
Planning appeal 3308256 at Glenworth Longhill Lane, Hankelow, Crewe, CW3 0JQ (Cheshire East) was allowed on 29 August 2023 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a rural worker having regard to the policies of the development plan and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
a permanent key worker dwelling (outline) (Resubmission of Application 21/3284N)
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- CW3 0JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a rural worker having regard to the policies of the development plan and its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The appeal site is a suitable location for a rural worker dwelling as it meets the functional need criteria and character and appearance requirements of Policies PG 6 and RUR 3 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG 6Policy RUR 3Policy GEN 1Policy SD 2Policy SE 1Audlem Neighbourhood Plan Policy H1Audlem Neighbourhood Plan Policy D1Audlem Neighbourhood Plan Policy D3
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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