Planning appeal decision
43 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6SG
Planning appeal 3365402 at 43 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6SG (Warrington Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 September 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
retrospective erection of canopy, decking & fence with fence gate to the rear yard of cafe for additional covers”
- Authority
- Warrington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- WA4 6SG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
- whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stockton Heath: London Road/Grappenhall Road Conservation Areas
What decided it
The incongruous materials, colours, and shallow-pitched roof form of the development failed to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the limited public benefits of supporting the business did not justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC6Policy DC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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