Planning appeal decision
Norcliffe Lodge, Altrincham Road,, Styal, Cheshire East, SK9 4LH
Planning appeal 6005214 at Norcliffe Lodge, Altrincham Road,, Styal, Cheshire East, SK9 4LH (Cheshire East) was allowed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development.
permission in principle for demolition of existing buildings, removal of storage container and redevelopment of disused tennis court to provide single detached dwelling
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- SK9 4LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development
What decided it
The removal of the existing dilapidated and incongruous structures and their replacement with a sensitively designed dwelling would enhance the setting of the listed building and conservation area, outweighing concerns about introducing built development along the approach to Norcliffe Hall.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE1Policy SE7Policy SD2Policy SD1Policy GEN 1Policy HER 1Policy HER 3Policy HER 4Policy S1
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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