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Allowed11 July 20253362728

The Architect, 54 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NX

Planning appeal 3362728 at The Architect, 54 Nicholas Street, Chester, CH1 2NX (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying condition 9 on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of use to drinking establishment (Class A4), partial demolition of building to be replaced by single storey side/rear extension, alterations and landscaping works, including erection of external shelter and metal fencing - Variation of conditions 9 (opening hours) and 10 (extent of outdoor area) of planning permission 11/05385/FUL

Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Unknown
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
CH1 2NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of varying condition 9 on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

A one-year trial period for extended opening hours to 22:30 was considered a reasonable and cautious approach that would allow monitoring of effects on neighbouring residents' living conditions before any permanent variation, in accordance with Planning Practice Guidance on temporary uses.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SOC5Policy DM2Policy DM30

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