Eastwood House , Princess Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7NJ

Planning appeal 3360418 at Eastwood House , Princess Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7NJ (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 1 July 2025 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on biodiversity, including protected species.

Conversion and extension of existing live/work space into two x 3 bed residential units and the erection of one x 4 bed new dwelling

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Spataru A
Postcode: CW9 7NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on biodiversity, including protected species
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The absence of sufficient information regarding the impact on protected species (bats), particularly the lack of surveys during the peak bat season and an adequate ecological assessment, meant the proposal could not be determined to comply with biodiversity protection policies and the Framework.

The small benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use did not outweigh the harm identified in relation to the unresolved impact on protected species

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV 4Policy DM 44Policy DM 45Policy SOC 5Policy DM 2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 187

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