Planning appeal decision
52 Main Road, Wybunbury, CW5 7LY
Planning appeal 3309260 at 52 Main Road, Wybunbury, CW5 7LY (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is of a size and design out of character with the existing dwelling and appears as a subordinate extension to the original dwellinghouse.
the construction of a two storey rear extension, entrance modifications and store above garage
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- CW5 7LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is of a size and design out of character with the existing dwelling and appears as a subordinate extension to the original dwellinghouse
- The possible loss of light and an overbearing effect on the neighbouring dwelling
What decided it
The proposed extension would more than double the size of the original dwelling, failing to comply with policy RES.11 which requires extensions to be subordinate to the original dwelling in conservation areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- RES.11BE.1SD1SD2SE1H4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194
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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