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Dismissed2 December 20253372516

36 Bramhall Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7GW

Planning appeal 3372516 at 36 Bramhall Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7GW (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 2 December 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.

the change of use of former amenity area (privately owned and fenced off early 2021 without objections) to a private driveway for 2 cars for sole use by 36 Bramhall Drive

Authority
Cheshire East
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Deane G
Postcode
CW4 7GW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effect of the proposed development on open space

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant and unjustified harm to the distinctive character and spacious quality of the local area by eroding green space that performs a valued visual and spatial role within the estate's green infrastructure network.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SE 1Policy SD 2Policy GEN 1Policy SE 6Policy REC 1

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