Planning appeal decision
Parkside , Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, CW6 9QZ
Planning appeal 3332521 at Parkside , Bunbury Lane, Bunbury, CW6 9QZ (Cheshire East) was allowed on 9 July 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to access to services and facilities.
described on the application form as ‘demolition of one dwelling and erection of up to 25 First Home dwellings, access off Bunbury Lane and all other matters reserved’
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- CW6 9QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to access to services and facilities
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the location of the affordable homes would be acceptable
What decided it
The provision of First Homes in an area where the need for such housing is not being met, supported by the Written Ministerial Statement and paragraph 73 of the Framework, outweighs the modest adverse impacts and development plan conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG2Policy PG6Policy PG7Policy PG8Policy PG9Policy SC6Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SE1Policy SE6Policy H1Policy H2Policy H3Policy GEN1Policy HOU13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 30Paragraph 57Paragraph 73
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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