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Dismissed30 September 20266009407

Two Oaks (Two Oakes), Whitchurch Road, Spurstow, CW6 9TD

Planning appeal 6009407 at Two Oaks (Two Oakes), Whitchurch Road, Spurstow, CW6 9TD (Cheshire East Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the location of the appeal site is appropriate for the proposed development having regard to the Council's spatial development strategy and the accessibility of the site to services, facilities, and transport options.

three new dwellings

Authority
Cheshire East Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CW6 9TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the location of the appeal site is appropriate for the proposed development having regard to the Council's spatial development strategy and the accessibility of the site to services, facilities, and transport options
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the contribution made by existing trees and woodland
  • the effect of the proposal on living conditions of future occupiers
  • whether the proposal would satisfy the requirements of the statutory framework for Biodiversity Net Gain
  • the effect of the proposal on ecological connectivity

What decided it

The combined harm to the character and appearance of the area, the loss of trees and woodland, and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers substantially outweighed the modest housing benefit under the Policy S5.2 test.

the benefits of approving the development, including a modest contribution to housing where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year supply, were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects of granting permission

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG6Policy PG10Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SE1Policy SE3Policy SE4Policy SE5Policy ENV1Policy ENV5Policy ENV6Policy HOU12Policy MP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Policy DP3Policy N2Policy N3Policy HO7Policy H06Policy S5

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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