Planning appeal decision
Land Adj 2 Brereton Road (Known As 24 Beech Avenue) , Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SL
Planning appeal 3312281 at Land Adj 2 Brereton Road (Known As 24 Beech Avenue) , Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SL (Cheshire East) was allowed on 13 June 2023 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the protected trees would be adversely affected by the proposal and, if so, the effect of this on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a single two-storey dwelling, including new vehicular access crossing onto public highway, associated private driveway and landscaping
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Plenty B
- Postcode
- ST7 3SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the protected trees would be adversely affected by the proposal and, if so, the effect of this on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The protected trees would not be adversely affected by the proposal due to appropriate design measures and construction methodologies that accord with best practice, and the proposal would not pose a clear or direct threat to the longevity of the trees.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE5Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy ENV6Policy PG10Policy SE13
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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