Planning appeal decision
13 Curzon Park South, Chester, CH4 8AA
Planning appeal 3310406 at 13 Curzon Park South, Chester, CH4 8AA (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 10 March 2023 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Curzon Park Conservation Area.
Proposed retention of entrance gates and fence
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- CH4 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Curzon Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The brick posts, walls and fencing are out of scale with the softly landscaped character of the conservation area and cause less than substantial harm to its significance which cannot be justified by the appellant's security and privacy concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV5ENV6DM3DM46DM45
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200
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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