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Dismissed16 October 20266015556

17 Leaf Grove, Winsford, CW7 2GE

Planning appeal 6015556 at 17 Leaf Grove, Winsford, CW7 2GE (Cheshire West and Chester Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written Part 1
Development
residential
Postcode
CW7 2GE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene substantially outweighs the modest benefits of the proposal.

applying Policy S4 of the Framework, the modest benefits resulting from the continued use and adaptation of an existing home within a settlement, along with improvements to the family accommodation, would be substantially outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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