Cheshire East’s refusal of 200 residences overturned
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has overturned Cheshire East Council’s refusal of Bloor Homes’ outline application for up to 200 homes off Prestbury Road in Macclesfield. The inspector gave significant weight to the council’s shortfall in five-year housing land supply, accepted the site as Grey Belt, and found only minor landscape harm with no highway safety objection upheld.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because it highlights how housing land supply, Green Belt/Grey Belt interpretation and landscape impacts can determine planning outcomes on appeal. It also reinforces the importance of understanding local plan context and appeal decisions when advising on development potential and site constraints.
Key points
- Appeal allowed for up to 200 homes off Prestbury Road, Macclesfield
- Cheshire East has a 3.8-year housing land supply, below the five-year requirement
- Inspector accepted the site as Grey Belt rather than Green Belt
- Affordable housing provision includes 90 homes out of the 200 proposed
- Inspector found only minor landscape impact and no harm to highway safety
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