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Allowed29 September 20266011066

Blackthorn Cottage, Congleton Road, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW112UZ

Planning appeal 6011066 at Blackthorn Cottage, Congleton Road, Smallwood, Sandbach, CW112UZ (Cheshire East Council) was allowed on 29 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

addition of a single storey room to side of the house and extension of usable/liveable space upstairs to make use of wasted space created by the sloped roof

Authority
Cheshire East Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CW11 2UZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The first floor extension's bulky and prominent appearance would erode the simple form and rural character of the converted barn, conflicting with design policies, whereas the side extension would be a sympathetic subservient addition complying with those policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SE1SD2GEN1
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy DP3

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