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Allowed26 October 20266008814

Land at Fowl Farm, Off Mowcroft Lane,, Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2XQ

Planning appeal 6008814 at Land at Fowl Farm, Off Mowcroft Lane,, Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2XQ (Warrington Borough Council) was allowed on 26 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

the construction and operation of a ground mounted solar farm with associated infrastructure

Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
utilities-energy
Postcode
WA5 2XQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The use of best and most versatile agricultural land (BMVAL)
  • If the proposal is inappropriate development, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC6Policy EV8Policy GB1
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy GB6Policy GB7Policy GB2Policy N2Policy W3

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