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Allowed7 August 20253362430

Thomas Cottage, 18 Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7AB

Planning appeal 3362430 at Thomas Cottage, 18 Congleton Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7AB (Cheshire East) was allowed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the site, surrounding area and street scene within the Alderley Edge Conservation Area.

demolition of existing house and garage and the construction of a new dwelling, garage and access

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sims B
Postcode
SK9 7AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the site, surrounding area and street scene within the Alderley Edge Conservation Area
  • The effect on a group of protected lime trees

What decided it

The proposed replacement dwelling would preserve the character and appearance of the Alderley Edge Conservation Area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the protected trees, subject to conditions securing appropriate earthworks details and tree protection measures.

The modest material planning benefit of one new self-build dwelling to the local housing stock, combined with compliance with the development plan and preservation of the conservation area character, outweighed the concerns raised by the Parish Council and local residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HER3Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SE1Policy SE7Policy ENV3Policy ENV4Policy ENV5Policy ENV6Policy AE2Policy AE9

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