Planning appeal decision
Whimbrel House, Chorlton Lane, Cuddington, Malpas, SY14 7EN
Planning appeal 3337620 at Whimbrel House, Chorlton Lane, Cuddington, Malpas, SY14 7EN (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed method of foul drainage (cesspool) is acceptable.
‘Proposed cess pool.’
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SY14 7EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed method of foul drainage (cesspool) is acceptable
What decided it
The appellant provided no justification for why a cesspool must be used instead of more sustainable non-mains drainage options higher in the hierarchy, making the proposal unacceptable as a matter of material consideration despite compliance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy DM43
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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