Plans to part demolish and convert barns at a farm for three homes close to Crewe - have been recommended for approval.

Plans for Baddiley Hall Farm, Baddiley Hall Lane, Nantwich, have been 'called in' by Cheshire East Council and will be decided by the southern planning committee.

This has been decided instead of a delegated planning officer, as the applicant's agent is related to a staff member in the council's development management service.

Plans for Baddiley Hall Farm, Baddiley Hall Lane, Nantwich, have been 'called in' and will be decided by Cheshire East Council's southern planning committee (Wikimedia Commons).

There have also been a number of objections to the scheme.

The proposal relates to a range of buildings and ancillary accommodation associated with Baddiley Hall Farm.

The site is located within the open countryside at the end of a single-track access.

Baddiley Hall, grade II listed, and St Michael's Church, grade I listed, are located approximately 100m to the south of the site.

The scheme proposes the part demolition, conversion and extension of the range of buildings at Baddiley Hall Farm to create three dwellings.

This is along with the separation of Chestnut Cottage from Baddiley Hall Farmhouse to provide an additional separate house.

The site is located within the open countryside at the end of a single-track access (Wikimedia Commons).

Sound and District Parish Council has supported the development but nine letters of objection have been sent to the council from five neighbouring properties.

Objections include concerns over highways safety, claims there will be an adverse impact to residents on the lane as a result of an increase in residents at the property and arguments there is no need for market housing in this location.

In a report due to go before Wednesday's (November 2) meeting of the southern planning committee, the council's planning officer states: "The general principal of the proposed development is considered acceptable as it would involve the re-use of existing buildings."

The officer says it is considered acceptable in design terms and with regards to impact on the character and appearance of area.

"The proposal is also considered acceptable in terms of amenity, highway safety, flood risk, and ecology subject to conditions being imposed," states the officer.

Plans to part demolish and convert barns at Baddiley Hall Farm for three homes have been recommended for approval (Belinda Ryan).

The scheme is recommend for approval, subject to conditions, and is due to be considered at the next southern planning committee meeting.

This will take place at Crewe Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, on Wednesday (November 2).

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By Ryan Parker and Belinda Ryan