Planning appeal decision
The Stables Hobb Hill, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7DU
Planning appeal 3317093 at The Stables Hobb Hill, Tilston, Malpas, SY14 7DU (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the building is suitable for reuse to provide residential accommodation, having regard to development plan policy concerning new development in the countryside.
conversion of Hobb Hill Stables to 2 residential units
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bromley N
- Postcode
- SY14 7DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the building is suitable for reuse to provide residential accommodation, having regard to development plan policy concerning new development in the countryside
What decided it
The building is not capable of conversion to residential use without major reconstruction and significant loss of existing fabric, and the works would not enhance its immediate setting, thereby conflicting with Policy DM22 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy STRAT 9Policy DM22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80
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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