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Dismissed13 February 20243325630

Land at Longster Close, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0QP

Planning appeal 3325630 at Land at Longster Close, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 0QP (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 13 February 2024 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of one pair of semi-detached houses

Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
WA6 0QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to privacy and outlook
  • Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents with regard to outlook and private outside space

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of Longster Close through its excessive height, scale and cramped siting, cause unacceptable overlooking to neighbouring occupiers, and provide poor living conditions for future residents through inadequate outlook and private garden space, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh these findings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM19Policy SOC5Policy DM2

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