Planning appeal decision
51 Pelham Road, Thelwall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2HA
Planning appeal 3355583 at 51 Pelham Road, Thelwall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2HA (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 3 March 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the appearance of the area.
a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- WA4 2HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the appearance of the area
What decided it
The corner plot configuration of the neighbouring property at No 3 Buntingford Road meant that the proposed extension would not create an unacceptable terracing effect or cramped appearance, and would maintain sufficient visual separation and openness in the streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC6
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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