PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have refused proposals to convert an old barn into four dwellings – even though an earlier planning consent still exists that would allow a similar development to take place.
Neighbours objected to the new application because the roof would be 300mm higher than the original one, approved last year.
The application has been submitted by Chris Horn and Tim Whiston and relates to a barn at Cherry Lane Farm, Cherry Lane, Lymm.
Three neighbours objected. They said they were, in principle, supportive of the barns finally becoming habitable. But they claimed it was the third application that had been submitted and each one had added a “little more intrusion” for neighbouring properties.
TGhey said the development would totally change a beautiful building into a three story development.
Planning officers recommended the scheme be approved. They said the increased height would not have any significant impact on the Green Belt, nor the living conditions of adjacent properties. In addition, the previous consent was still valid and capable of being implemented.
But the committee decided parking provision was inadequate and the development was on a blind bend on a fast road.
Planners reject barn conversion scheme
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