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Dismissed7 March 20233308678

Nags Head Inn, 157 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2ND

Planning appeal 3308678 at Nags Head Inn, 157 Market Street, Crewe, CW1 2ND (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupants of the unit, with regard to internal space.

the change of use from storage unit to rear of existing pub (previously approved for conversion to HMO) to self-contained serviced accommodation unit (Sui Generis) for short term stay (not permanent residence)

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
CW1 2ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupants of the unit, with regard to internal space

What decided it

The internal floorspace of 20.7sqm is substantially below space standards and would not provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants with regard to internal space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GEN1 – Design PrinciplesPolicy HOU11 – Extensions and AlterationsPolicy HOU12 – AmenityPolicy ENV15 – New development and existing usesPolicy SD1Policy SC3Policy SE1Policy SD2

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