Pinfold Paddocks, Rectory Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HN

Planning appeal 3377974 at Pinfold Paddocks, Rectory Lane, Capenhurst, Cheshire, CH1 6HN (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 3 July 2026 by Inspector Evans C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site represents an appropriate location for housing having regard to local and national policy.

demolition of existing buildings and site clearance works, and erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and detached garage with annex accommodation, and associated infrastructure works including access, drainage and landscaping

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Evans C
Postcode: CH1 6HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site represents an appropriate location for housing having regard to local and national policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous contemporary design that would jar with the traditional rural character of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in an area with a shortfall in supply.

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply contribution, use of previously developed land, economic benefits, and self-build provision, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: STRAT 1STRAT 8STRAT 9STRAT 10R 1DM 22DM 19DM 3ENV 6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 110Paragraph 11

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