Planning appeal decision
Oakhanger Riding Centre, Holmshall Lane,, Oakhanger , Crewe, CW1 5XE
Planning appeal 3329508 at Oakhanger Riding Centre, Holmshall Lane,, Oakhanger , Crewe, CW1 5XE (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 22 July 2024 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission, the construction of a portal framed building
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- CW1 5XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The building's substantial size and dominance in the landscape, combined with the failure to demonstrate that it is essential and restricted to the minimum level reasonably required for the equestrian business operation, results in significant harm to the character and appearance of the open countryside area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG6Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SE1Policy SE4Policy GEN1Policy RUR7Policy RUR13
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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