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Dismissed21 October 20253368329

Laurels Farm Parkgate Road, Woodbank, Chester, CH1 6EZ

Planning appeal 3368329 at Laurels Farm Parkgate Road, Woodbank, Chester, CH1 6EZ (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Winnard K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.

the demolition of the rear extension and a side/rear extension and front porch to main dwelling house and a proposed new brick wall boundary

Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Winnard K
Postcode
CH1 6EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
  • Whether it is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through its incongruous design and unsympathetic boundary treatment, which outweighs the finding that it is not inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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.

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