Planning appeal decision
Alexandra Park Lodge, Hoole Road , Chester, CH2 3NN
Planning appeal 3354738 at Alexandra Park Lodge, Hoole Road , Chester, CH2 3NN (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the significance of Alexandra Park Lodge as a non-designated heritage asset and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hoole Road Conservation Area.
first floor rear extension with roof lights, and extended dormers to both sides
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- CH2 3NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the significance of Alexandra Park Lodge as a non-designated heritage asset and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hoole Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension, through its sympathetic design incorporating gallows brackets, subordinate appearance, matching materials, and rear position, would preserve the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the character and appearance of the conservation area, thereby according with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV 5Policy ENV 6Policy DM 3Policy DM 21
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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