Little Stanney Lane, Stoak, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4HW

Planning appeal 3320472 at Little Stanney Lane, Stoak, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4HW (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 29 September 2023 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether it preserves the setting of the listed building comprising Stoak Cottage and Stoak Farmhouse, and in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by any public benefits of the proposal.

Freestanding rear timber sundeck

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bromley N
Postcode: CH2 4HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether it preserves the setting of the listed building comprising Stoak Cottage and Stoak Farmhouse, and in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by any public benefits of the proposal
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at Stoak Farmhouse, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The substantial scale, bulk and incongruous timber construction of the sundeck causes less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed building that is not outweighed by public benefits, and significantly reduces privacy for neighbouring occupiers through increased overlooking.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ENV6DM3DM21DM47SOC5DM2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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