Planning appeal decision
Three Stumps Old Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 9PL
Planning appeal 3369667 at Three Stumps Old Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, WA6 9PL (Cheshire West and Chester) was allowed on 16 September 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 the area.
a basement and ground floor level infill extension with associated amendment to roof profile
- Authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Winnard K
- Postcode
- WA6 9PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
What decided it
The extension's good design, subservient relationship to existing gables, and limited visual impact due to the property's elevated and well-screened position mean it would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV6Policy DM3Policy DM21Policy HNPH5
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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