Planning appeal decision
1 Legh Gardens, Chelford Road, Knutsford, WA16 8PU
Planning appeal 3329832 at 1 Legh Gardens, Chelford Road, Knutsford, WA16 8PU (Cheshire East) was allowed on 20 June 2024 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Legh Road (Knutsford) Conservation Area.
Construction of a single storey side extension to a detached outbuilding (garage extension to provide gym area)
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- WA16 8PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Legh Road (Knutsford) Conservation Area
What decided it
The development is not prominent from public views and blends harmoniously with the original garage through matching design and materials, thereby preserving rather than harming the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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