Planning appeal decision
Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, Faddiley, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8JL
Planning appeal 3317162 at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, Faddiley, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 8JL (Cheshire East) was allowed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is suitable for new tourist accommodation.
the use of land for the siting of 4 no. new holiday lodges, the conversion of an existing building to a holiday lodge, and ancillary works
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- CW5 8JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is suitable for new tourist accommodation
What decided it
The proposal provides glamping accommodation intrinsically linked to the countryside location with good access to walking, cycling and public transport options, meeting the development plan requirements for tourist accommodation outside Principal Towns and Key Service Centres.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG6Policy SD1Policy EG4Policy RUR 8Policy ENV3Policy ENV5
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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