Planning appeal decision
Merrydown, 29 Eggbridge Lane, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7PE
Planning appeal 3308806 at Merrydown, 29 Eggbridge Lane, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7PE (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework (Section 13: Protecting Green Belt land) and development plan policy.
two storey front and side extensions
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- CH3 7PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be inappropriate development for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework (Section 13: Protecting Green Belt land) and development plan policy
- the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt and on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area by overwhelming the original dwelling's distinctive architectural features with an unduly dominant modern façade.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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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