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Dismissed30 June 20253361089

Proper Sound, 6-8 Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6BA

Planning appeal 3361089 at Proper Sound, 6-8 Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6BA (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential units, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

‘currently 80% retail ancillary café/bar. We need to move more into the café/bar sector so a change of use is required’

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Spataru A
Postcode
SK11 6BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential units, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The absence of a Noise Impact Assessment and substantive evidence demonstrating that noise levels from the café/bar use would be acceptable for existing and future residential occupiers above the premises.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EG 5Policy HOU 12Policy RET 5Policy SE 1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 90

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