Planning appeal decision
Lower Rock Farm, Crimes Lane off Tattenhall Lane, Beeston, Cheshire, CW6 9UA
Planning appeal 3349231 at Lower Rock Farm, Crimes Lane off Tattenhall Lane, Beeston, Cheshire, CW6 9UA (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 25 March 2025 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host building and the rural area.
formation of a disabled entrance and porch to existing holiday let cottage
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- CW6 9UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host building and the rural area
- the effect of the proposed extension on the enjoyment of a public right of way (PROW)
What decided it
The harmful effect of the proposed porch extension on the character and appearance of the traditional rural building and wider countryside area, conflicting with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy STRAT 9Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy STRAT10Policy DM37
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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