Planning appeal decision
38 Higher Downs, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AS
Planning appeal 3337211 at 38 Higher Downs, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AS (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene.
the erection of a double storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch addition and dwelling surface treatments
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- WA16 8AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the streetscene
What decided it
The visual prominence of the proposed 2-storey side extension from the main carriageway due to the property's junction location, combined with its lack of subservient design, would cause unacceptable harm to the open and verdant character of the streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD 2Policy SE 1Policy GEN 1Policy HOU 11Policy D2Policy MP 1
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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