Planning appeal decision
38 Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NA
Planning appeal 3311857 at 38 Riddings Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NA (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed single storey front extension would have on the character and appearance of the host building and wider area.
single storey front extension, and replacement of uPVC cladding to front
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- CW8 1NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect the proposed single storey front extension would have on the character and appearance of the host building and wider area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be subservient to the host dwelling, of acceptable scale, and would sit comfortably within the varied street scene without unacceptably altering the character and appearance of the host building or wider area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3 of Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan Part One: Strategic PoliciesPolicy DM21 of Cheshire West and Chester Local Plan (Part Two) Land Allocations and Detailed Policies
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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