Land at Moss Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7XE

Planning appeal 3324158 at Land at Moss Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 7XE (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Jones G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The acceptability of the proposed development as a matter of principle having particular regard to the development plan.

residential development comprising 18 no. affordable apartments with associated works to include hard and soft landscaping

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Jones G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The acceptability of the proposed development as a matter of principle having particular regard to the development plan
The proposed development's effect on the character and appearance of the area
Its effect on trees

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the visually awkward siting, form and prominence of the proposed buildings and hard-surfaced areas outweighed the significant benefits of delivering 18 affordable homes.

The significant benefits of delivering 18 affordable homes in an established residential area well-served by facilities were outweighed by the identified harm to character and appearance and associated development plan policy conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy REC 1Policy Site LPS 13Policy MP 1Policy SD 1Policy SD 2Policy SC 1Policy SC 3Policy SE 1Policy SE 4Policy SE 5Policy SE 6Policy INF 1Policy GEN 1Policy ENV 5Policy ENV 6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 103

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