Planning appeal decision
25 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5HW
Planning appeal 3310697 at 25 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5HW (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 26 June 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two-storey extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
front facing two storey side extension, rear facing single storey extension
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- SK9 5HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of the neighbours at No.23 Chapel Lane
What decided it
The proposed two-storey extension would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by eliminating the characteristic visual gap between properties and creating an overbearing terracing effect, in conflict with SADPD Policies HOU11, HOU13, GEN1 and CELP Policies SE1 and SD2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SADPD Policy HOU13SADPD Policy HOU11SADPD Policy HOU12SADPD Policy GEN1CELP Policy SE1CELP Policy SD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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