Plan that doesn't need permission

A CONTROVERSIAL application for a new driveway at a house in Culcheth is to come before planning chiefs for a second time – even though they have been told it doesn’t really need permission anyway!
The plan involves a house in Clarke Avenue where the owner wishes to provide a second access onto Culcheth Hall Drive.
He has applied for planning consent – but according to planning officers doesn’t need to because Culcheth Hall Drive is not a classified road.
Eight nearby residents have lodged objections on the grounds the house already has an adequate access and that the extra drive will lead to increased traffic movements, pedestrian safety issues and the loss of mature trees.
Culcheth and Glazebury Parish Council have also objected on the grounds the new drive will have an adverse impact on the street scene and trees and because there appears to be no need for an additional access to the house.
But officers are recommending the application be approved – and point out that the householder could construct the driveway under permitted development rights.
They say it would be unreasonable to refuse permission for something that can be built without permission – even if permission was refused.
Members of Warrington’s planning committee have visited the site and will consider the application again tomorrow (Wednesday).

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