Two detached houses at Land Adj 12 And 15 Fourways, Weston
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Cheshire East Southern Planning Committee on 4 Feb 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought two detached houses with integral garages, gardens, parking and access from the existing Fourways access.
“Application No: 24/4671/FUL Application Type: Full Planning Location: Land Adj 12 And 15 Fourways, Weston, Cheshire East, CW2 5QR Proposal: Proposed infill at the head of an existing cul-de-sac head with the construction of 2 detached houses both incorporating integral garages and associated garden areas and parking. On land adjacent to 12 and 15 Fourways, Weston. Nr Crewe. CW2 5QR”
“Full planning is sought for the proposed development at the head of an existing cul-de-sac head with the construction of 2 detached houses both incorporating integral garages and associated garden areas and parking.”
Officer report
The site and its setting
The site lies between two houses, with residential properties around it, open land, a front hedgerow and rear trees.
“The application site forms a parcel of land between 12 and 15 Fourways, Weston. Residential properties are sited to the north, south and west and open land to the west.”
“There is a boundary hedgerow to the front with some trees to the rear of the site. Land level drops to the rear towards the brook but the site itself is flat.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers found conflict with the settlement boundary and rural character, but considered the site sustainable and housing benefits greater than the harm.
“The proposed development would result in residential development located beyond the Weston Settlement Boundary Line and would conflict with policy PG6 of the CELPS. This would also result in a change to the rural character of the site.”
“However, the Council is unable to demonstrate a five-year supply of housing, and paragraph 11d of the NPPF is engaged. The NPPF seeks to boost significantly the supply of housing, and the development of 2 houses would make a small contribution to meeting the Councils housing need.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Highways, flood risk, utilities and the parish council raised no objection subject to requirements, while environmental protection initially sought contamination information.
“CEC Environmental Protection – Holding objection given historic contamination and require a Phase 1 and 2 contaminated land report…”
“Weston and Crewe Green Parish Council – No objection subject to neighbours being consulted.”
Officer report
What residents said
Four households objected, citing an error in published environmental comments and concern about sewage being discharged into a watercourse.
“Letters of objection have been raised from 4 households which raise the following points:”
“Advising of an error reading comments of environmental protection on the Councils website. • Concern re discharge of sewage to water course.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved the application subject to conditions covering design, drainage, ecology, trees, landscaping, contamination and other matters.
“That application 24/4671/FUL be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”
“7) Construction Environment Management Plan to be submitted and approved 8) Tree Protection and Method Statement 9) Levels of site and trees to be submitted and approved 10) Drainage Strategy including foul drainage details to be submitted and approved 11) Sustainable Surface Water Drainage Scheme & Foul Water Drainage Scheme to be submitted and approved 12) Obscure glazing to ground floor garage and toilet windows of house 2 13) Landscaping scheme to be submitted and…”
Minutes
Sources
- Cheshire East Southern Planning Committee minutes, 4 February 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Cheshire East's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Wednesday 4 February 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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