Brought on board from the outset for a first floor side extension in Halton, we demonstrated that our clients proposal was not inappropriate development within the Green Belt with regard to the exceptions at paragraphs 154c of the Framework (2023).
A counter argument was also proposed that in any event, even if the development was found to be inappropriate within the Green Belt, there where other considerations that would clearly outweigh the substantial weight given to any harm to the Green Belt. Consequently, the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development would exist.
In addition to matters of Green Belt, we demonstrated that the development would not result in harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and would not harm living conditions at neighbouring properties.