Planning appeal decision
155 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2SB
Planning appeal 3310740 at 155 Chester Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2SB (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 30 August 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook.
Retention of a summerhouse in the rear garden (as built) (4.51m wide x 11.76m long, with a height of 5.17m to ridge; 2.79m to eaves)
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- WA4 2SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The existence of an extant planning permission for a similar summerhouse at reduced height, which would likely be implemented if this appeal failed, combined with the screening provided by vegetation and boundary structures, meant the additional harm from the as-built heights was not significant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy QE6Policy QE7House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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