Planning appeal decision
The Space Invader (Formerly The Red Lion), 3 Station Road, Goostrey, Cheshire, CW4 8PJ
Planning appeal 3344957 at The Space Invader (Formerly The Red Lion), 3 Station Road, Goostrey, Cheshire, CW4 8PJ (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).
‘formation of new raised external seating area to front/side of public house’
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- CW4 8PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA)
What decided it
The visual harm caused by the development to the significance and setting of the non-designated heritage asset outweighs the business and operational benefits claimed by the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE1Policy SE7Policy SD2Policy HER 7Policy OCEH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 209
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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