263 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8AE

Planning appeal 3369582 at 263 Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 8AE (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 15 January 2026 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 265 Park Lane with regard to outlook.

partial (minor) demolition, retention and reconfiguration of the existing four flats, proposed creation of an additional dwelling (flat- Use Class C3), construction of a two storey rear extension, creation of a rear roof dormer, external alterations, creation of new garden areas/outdoor space, access, car parking and associated works

Authority: Cheshire East
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Senior H
Postcode: SK11 8AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 265 Park Lane with regard to outlook.

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of 265 Park Lane through overbearing impact and loss of outlook significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the proposal, including housing delivery and economic benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, and improvements to character and appearance were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU12 of the Cheshire East Site Allocations and Development Policies Document (2022)

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