Planning appeal decision
3, Gatesheath Cottages Smithy Green, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9AJ
Planning appeal 3318347 at 3, Gatesheath Cottages Smithy Green, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9AJ (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the extension would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the surrounding properties, and whether it would be subordinate to the original dwelling.
the construction of a two storey front porch/ensuite extension. Costs application 1. The Appellant, Mrs Sue Haddad, made an application for an award of costs against Cheshire West and Chester Council. That is the subject of a separate
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- CH3 9AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the extension would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the surrounding properties, and whether it would be subordinate to the original dwelling
What decided it
The proposed extension would be a small and subordinate addition that would acceptably blend in and soften the existing discordant architectural elements, achieving a high standard of design that respects character and protects visual amenity.
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