PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have to rule on a controversial scheme for a garden store with office space above it in the grounds of a listed, semi-detached house.
Eight neighbours have objected to the plan at the junction of Cherry Lane and Old Smithy Lane, Lymm.
They claim the property has already been overdeveloped, there will be a loss of privacy and daylight for an adjoining house and the scheme could result in drainage issues.
They also fear the new building could later be converted to a dwelling.
Coun Sheila Woodyatt has also expressed concern that the store – a detached outbuilding – would be prominent on the street scene and overbearing due to its height.
She also suggests the building could be converted to a dwelling and points out that a window overlooks a house in Cherry Lane.
Planning officers are recommending the scheme be approved.
They say there will be no perceived detrimental impact on neighbouring houses or the street scene.
