Planning appeal decision
10 Cocksheadhey Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5QZ
Planning appeal 6014966 at 10 Cocksheadhey Road, Bollington, Macclesfield, SK10 5QZ (Cheshire East Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider Bollington Conservation Area.
the construction of a rear dormer extension, which includes some limited internal alterations and associated works
- Authority
- Cheshire East Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SK10 5QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider Bollington Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring No 21 Beeston Mount (Rock Cottage), by way of privacy and overlooking
What decided it
The proposed dormer's scale, massing, design and materials would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and the wider conservation area, and this harm would not be outweighed by any significant public benefits.
the harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the wider conservation area was not outweighed by any significant public benefits, resulting in dismissal
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SE 1 of the Local Plan StrategyPolicy HOU 11 of the LP Site Allocations and Development Policies documentPolicy HER 3 of the LP Site Allocations and Development Policies documentPolicy HOU 12 of the LP SADP
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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