Planning appeal decision
15 Burslam Street, Congleton, CW12 3AF
Planning appeal 6009625 at 15 Burslam Street, Congleton, CW12 3AF (Cheshire East Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 17 Burslam Street, with specific regard to privacy.
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- Authority
- Cheshire East Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- John Morrison
- Postcode
- CW12 3AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 17 Burslam Street, with specific regard to privacy
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to protected trees
What decided it
The development causes unacceptable harm to the privacy and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and fails to demonstrate that protected trees have not been damaged or will not be prejudiced in their long-term health and retention.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU 12Policy HOU 13Policy SE 5Policy ENV 6
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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