Planning appeal decision
Broomheath Cottage, Platts Lane, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HR
Planning appeal 3335752 at Broomheath Cottage, Platts Lane, Tarvin, Chester, CH3 8HR (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Sheaf Conservation Area.
Demolition and re-construction of a boundary wall and widening of access and hardstanding
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- CH3 8HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Sheaf Conservation Area
What decided it
The contemporary colour and material of the parking area hardstanding is conspicuous from Platts Lane and fails to preserve the appearance of the Conservation Area, whereas the replacement wall and widened access with traditional materials preserve its character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 5Policy DM 46
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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