Planning appeal decision
The Old Paddock Lydiate Lane, Willaston, Neston, CH64 1RT
Planning appeal 3320406 at The Old Paddock Lydiate Lane, Willaston, Neston, CH64 1RT (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a double garage
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- CH64 1RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The prominent forward siting and substantial footprint of the garage would dominate the dwelling and detract from the spaciousness that characterises the area, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3Policy DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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