274 Newcastle Road, Blakelow, CW5 7ET

Change of use from existing garage (with bedroom in loft space) to separate dwelling. Carry out single storey extension to provide living, kitchen and bedroom space to ground floor

Authority: Cheshire East Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: CW5 7ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The proposed development's effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and countryside

What decided it

The disproportionate size of the extensions and additional garage would create an unacceptable urbanising effect and loss of rural character that cannot be mitigated by design measures or limited housing benefits.

Framework references: 12, 84, 88

Plan policies cited: Policy PG6, Policy RUR11, Policy RUR12, Policy RUR14, Policy HOU1, Policy SE1, Policy SD1, Policy SD2, Policy GEN1

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