Planning appeal decision
Lodge Heyes, Shay Lane, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8NN
Planning appeal 3340194 at Lodge Heyes, Shay Lane, Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 8NN (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the outbuilding and appeal site setting.
demolition of outbuilding, extension and conversion of workshop building to enlarge existing dwelling, existing access set between buildings remove and existing boundary wall extended, and the addition of a new access and hardstanding to the front of the dwelling
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- CH3 8NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the original dwelling and the outbuilding and appeal site setting
What decided it
The proposed extension would be larger than the existing dwelling's floorspace and would not be visually subordinate to the host building, resulting in development that would cause significant visual harm to the character and appearance of the original dwelling, outbuilding and their rural setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM21
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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