Seven-dwelling access changes at Lilac Grove Farm, Cheddleton

“The reason for the variations is so that the previously approved publicly adopted highway is substituted for a shared private drive arrangement as shown on the amended drawings accompanying this application.”

“On 20 th August 2025, details of the proposed dropped kerbs on Folly Lane were submitted, required for the entrance to the new cul-de-sac and also to two of the plots (two of the seven dwellings would be accessed via separate driveways off Folly Lane with the remaining five served by the approved new cul-de-sac) and also at the entrance to the existing field access drive to the side of the development. A drainage drawing was also submitted.”

“The site is within the development boundary of Cheddleton i.e. excluded from the Green Belt and lies to the south of the main part of the village, between rows of dwellings/ribbon development on the east side of Folly Lane, a country lane attached to A520 to the north-west.”

“It comprises a redundant farm plot which used to have single-storey brick and grey render/pebble-dash clad farm buildings and a single-storey farm dwelling in the north part of the site with similar materials and a tiled pitched roof. However, the site has now been cleared of all buildings. There is an access off Folly Lane.”

“The impact of the changes to the proposed cul-de-sac and the driveways and parking and garaging layouts (to some of the plots) on highway safety. • The impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area as a result of the proposed amendments.”

“Overall, with the safeguard of additional conditions recommended by the local highways authority, the amendments sought under this variation of condition planning application would not cause any detriment to highway safety and would comply with policy DC1 and also policy T1 which requires, inter alia, all development to have a safe access.”

“Members discussed the progression of the current development.”

“That the application be granted for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;”

“That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided thar the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.”