One four-bedroom dwelling at 225 Chester Road, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington

What was proposed

The application sought reserved matters approval for one two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling, covering its appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.

“2025/01590/REM Description of Development: Reserved Matters Application for proposed 1 no. dwelling (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale to be considered)”

“Outline planning permission was granted for the construction of a single dwelling at the site under application ref.2022/42154, with all matters reserved except for access. The outline consent approved a vehicular access off Chester Road of 5m in width, and the submitted layout plan shows the same access as previously approved and secured by condition. This application is for consideration of the reserved matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was a former garden plot beside 225 Chester Road, in a suburban residential area near the Bridgewater Canal.

“The application site is a plot of land immediately to the west of No.225 Chester Road, Grappenhall and was formerly part of that property’s private garden. The area of land is approximately 863m² in area, with the wider area being predominantly suburban in character. The site is neighboured by residential dwellings to the west and north, and fronts Chester Road with the Bridgewater Canal beyond.”

Officer report

Recent site history

The outline dwelling permission was granted in February 2023, and a non-material amendment was granted in February 2026.

“Planning Ref: 2026/00135/NMA Description of Development: Non Material Amendment to Condition 6 (Parking Provision) of outline permission ref.2022/42154 to remove reference to site layout plan Decision: Granted Date of Decision 3 rd February 2026 Planning Ref: 2022/42154 Description of Development: Proposed new detached dwelling with all matters reserved except access Decision: Granted Date of Decision: 9 th February 2023”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the principle, design, amenity, highway, ecology, housing and utilities issues acceptable subject to conditions.

“Design & Visual Amenity • Residential Amenity • Highways • Ecology & Biodiversity • Utilities and Telecommunications • Conditions attached to outline planning permission • Other…”

“The principle of a residential dwelling at the site and the proposed access from Chester Road are established through the existing outline permission granted under application ref.2022/42154. The proposed appearance, scale, layout and landscaping of the development are not considered to result in any unacceptable impacts in relation to visual and residential amenity, or highway safety, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Objections and concerns

Four neighbours objected over amenity, design, drainage, construction disturbance and visual impacts, while the parish council objected on highway and pedestrian safety grounds.

“Loss of outlook • Loss of natural light • Overlooking • Overbearing due to proximity to site boundaries • Conflict with 45 degree code • Noise and disturbance relating to construction and residential use • Harm to health and wellbeing…”

“Objection raised due to impact of driveway layout on highway safety and pedestrian safety. Condition requested to prevent storage space being used as habitable room.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Representations were heard against the application.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application with the officer conditions and an additional condition removing permitted development rights for extensions and alterations involving roof terraces or balconies.

“The application was approved with conditions as per officer recommendations with an additional condition relating to the removal of permitted development for extensions and alterations with reference to roof terraces/balconies.”

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