Councillors and neighbours have objected to plans for treehouse-style lodge holiday scheme at Faddiley near Nantwich, writes Belinda Ryan.
Cheshire East planning officers have recommended approval for the application for four new holiday lodges and the conversion of an existing building to a lodge at Sevenoaks, Hearns Lane, despite objections from neighbours.
One of the homes proposed by applicant Mark Wetton is a “treehouse-style” lodge.
The application has been “called in” by Wrenbury councillor Stan Davies (Con) to be considered at next week’s meeting of the southern planning committee.
Cllr Davies fears it could have a “considerable adverse impact on the neighbouring properties”.
Brindley and Faddiley Parish Council also objects, citing a number of reasons, including the density is out of keeping with the location, the site is not connected to any tourist attractions or recreational amenities, there are no local services nearby such as shops or pubs and neighbouring properties would suffer from noise, light, and odour pollution from the development.
The parish council also claims there is the potential for sewage pollution to land and properties adjacent to the proposed site, including the public highway.
Sixteen letters of objection have also been sent to Cheshire East Council.
The council’s planning officer says the proposal would provide visitor accommodation which would help support the rural economy and it complies with relevant policies.
“There are several NCN (national cycle network) routes close to the application site as well as numerous footpaths in the area providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy the countryside and the local town and villages of Nantwich, Wrenbury and Aston with their historic buildings and facilities,” states the officer in the report due to go to Wednesday’s meeting.
“Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, the Sandstone Ridge and the Shropshire Union Canal are also close by.
“It is considered, on balance, that the principle of this development is acceptable noting the relatively small-scale impact and the benefits to the rural economy and tourism.
“It is considered that the proposal is of an acceptable design that would have minimal impact upon the character and appearance of the countryside.
“No significant harm would be caused to the amenities of the surrounding residential properties or highway safety.”
The application will be determined by the southern planning committee which meets at Crewe Municipal Buildings at 10am on Wednesday, August 31.
Latest update – on August 31st the Planning Committee did not approve the proposal.
The planning officer who thinks this scheme should go ahead should be ashamed of himself. It would do absolutely nothing to boost the economy of the local area. In fact it would take money away from existing businesses and cause damage to the local environment.
NIMBYS eh? That sounds a great idea, we need tourism in the countryside, UK travel is far better for the economy than hopping on a plane, to some random place. keep your money for the UK
It is a ridiculous idea to build such a thing in Faddily! Go back to the high-rise swamp from whence you emerged.