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Dismissed8 July 20266006104

51 Lache Lane, Chester, CH4 7LP

Planning appeal 6006104 at 51 Lache Lane, Chester, CH4 7LP (Cheshire West and Chester Council) was dismissed on 8 July 2026 by Inspector C Evans, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Inspector
C Evans
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV 6Policy DM 3Policy DM 19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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