Planning appeal decision
The Coach House, Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, WA16 9QT
Planning appeal 3360005 at The Coach House, Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, WA16 9QT (Cheshire East) was allowed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, given its status as a non-designated heritage asset.
the demolition of single storey outrigger, link to the adjacent barn and small section of barn and construction of part two storey, part single storey extensions
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- WA16 9QT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building, given its status as a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The lean-to extensions would be subservient in form and design using traditional materials, and removal of the link wall would revert to the original building layout, resulting in negligible harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE1Policy SD2Policy SE7Policy HER7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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