Planning appeal decision
9 Alma Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5EY
Planning appeal 3312121 at 9 Alma Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5EY (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 8 June 2023 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing garage and the erection of new dwelling within curtilage of existing dwelling with associated landscaping and car parking provision
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- SK9 5EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be substantially taller than the existing frontage dwelling and would not appear subordinate or equal in scale, dominating the rear garden space to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area in breach of Policy HOU10.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU10 of the SADPDPolicy SE1 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (2017)Policy NE16 of the Wilmslow Neighbourhood Plan (2019)
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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