Planning appeal decision
Pear Tree Farm, Knutsford Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7SW
Planning appeal 6007327 at Pear Tree Farm, Knutsford Road, Alderley Edge, SK9 7SW (Cheshire East Council) was allowed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector C Evans, 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, with particular regard to whether it would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
erection of up to 5 dwellings
- Authority
- Cheshire East Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- C Evans
- Postcode
- SK9 7SW
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, with particular regard to whether it would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
What decided it
The site is in a sustainable location with access to public transport, services and facilities within reasonable walking distance, making it suitable for residential development and not inappropriate development in the Green Belt under paragraph 155 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG6Policy PG3Policy SD2Policy MD1Policy SD1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 155
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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