Northwich Road, Lower Whitely , WA4 4HD

Planning appeal 3372753 at Northwich Road, Lower Whitely , WA4 4HD (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 8 January 2026 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations.

Erection of forestry building and alteration of access

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harding C
Postcode: WA4 4HD

What decided it

Although the Council's delay in processing the application was unreasonable, the applicant failed to demonstrate that this behaviour resulted in unnecessary or wasted expense in the appeal process, as the appeal may have been necessary regardless of the Council's decision.

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