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Dismissed6 June 20253355852

Old Farm, School Lane, Smallwood, Cheshire, CW11 2UP

Planning appeal 3355852 at Old Farm, School Lane, Smallwood, Cheshire, CW11 2UP (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

60 x 25 metre indoor exercise arena with attached 10 x 10 metre storage shed, 30 x 20 metre agricultural storage barn, relocation of existing outdoor arena, new entrance off School Lane

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
CW11 2UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on Grade II Listed Buildings, in particular, the Grade II Listed Overton Green Farmhouse and the Grade II Listed Barn at Overton Hall Farm and the non-designated heritage asset, Barn at Overton Green Farm

What decided it

The scale, location and overall appearance of the proposed buildings and new access would be unduly prominent and intrusive in the landscape, conflicting with development plan policies that protect the character of the open countryside.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG 6Policy RUR 7Policy SD 1Policy SE 1Policy SE 4Policy GEN 1Policy SE 7Policy HER 1Policy HER 4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 15Paragraph 16

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