51 Lache Lane, Chester, CH4 7LP

demolition of existing house and construction of two new detached dwellings

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: CH4 7LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the incongruous subdivision and cramped appearance of the proposed dwellings, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of granting permission, particularly the significant harm to character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and sustainability improvements when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV 6, Policy DM 3, Policy DM 19

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