The Barn & The Bungalow, Hollybush Inn, Warrington Road, Little Leigh, Cheshire , CW8 4QY

change of use and external alterations to create short term lets (6 letting rooms with communal space) and associated self-contained owner / manager accommodation

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: other · Change of use
Inspector: Cooper P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The viability of the Holly Bush Inn Public House.
The living conditions of any potential occupier of the "Managers Flat"
Nearby Listed Buildings and their settings; and
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bartington Conservation Area.

What decided it

The Inspector found no material harm arising from the proposal on any of the four main issues (pub viability, living conditions, listed building settings, and conservation area character), so there was no conflict with the development plan justifying refusal.

Framework references: 205

Plan policies cited: DM39, SOC5, DM2, DM3

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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