®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed25 July 20253363853
2 Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2DH
detached dwelling
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect of the proposal on non-designated heritage assets (NDHAs) and trees
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of 2 Ackers Road (No 2) with particular regard to outlook and the provision of daylight
- whether the proposed self-build dwelling would be secured by an appropriate mechanism, and the effect on the exemption for Biodiversity Net Gain
- whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The inability to secure the self-build status through an appropriate mechanism, combined with the moderate harm to non-designated heritage assets and the character and appearance of the area, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and material considerations did not indicate it should be decided otherwise.
Framework references: 216
Plan policies cited: Policy DC2, Policy DC6, Policy ENV8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.