Planning appeal decision
23 Kings Drive, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0BB
Planning appeal 3325477 at 23 Kings Drive, Helsby, Cheshire, WA6 0BB (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the original dwelling and its surroundings.
Extension of porch on the front of property. Erection of wooden lean-to/shed to side of property
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- WA6 0BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the original dwelling and its surroundings
- The effects of the development upon the residential amenity of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at 40 Kings Drive
What decided it
The development adversely affects both the character and appearance of the original dwelling and its surroundings and the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, with harm that cannot be mitigated and is not outweighed by material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 6Policy SOC 5Policy DM 2Policy DM 3Policy DM 21
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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