Planning appeal decision
The Farthings, London Road, Bridgemere, Cheshire, CW5 7PZ
Planning appeal 3312015 at The Farthings, London Road, Bridgemere, Cheshire, CW5 7PZ (Cheshire East) was allowed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would accord with local and national policies with regard to its location and its effect on the countryside.
new dwelling on the designated site which includes a two storey 5-bedroom house and detached garage
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- CW5 7PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would accord with local and national policies with regard to its location and its effect on the countryside
What decided it
The proposal's status as previously developed land (brownfield) and its accordance with Neighbourhood Plan Policy H1 for residential development on brownfield sites in rural areas, combined with acceptable design and character impacts, outweighed the conflict with infill policies and accessibility concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG6Policy PG10Policy H1Policy SD2Policy SE1
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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