Existing dwellings and outbuildings in Cheddleton can be demolished and replaced with eight new homes after a planning application was approved.

We reported previously how the plans, submitted to the district council by Upperdales Developers, proposed to demolish buildings at Lilac Grove Farm at 83 Folly Lane in Cheddleton and build new bungalows in their place.

The new dwellings include two detached dormer bungalows, a pair of semi-detached cottages and four detached bungalows.

A planning statement prepared on behalf of the applicant argued why the plans should be accepted.

It said: "The proposed development is acceptable in principle as the site is located within the development boundary for Cheddleton and in a sustainable location with good access to the services, facilities and employment opportunities provided within the village via a range of transport modes.

"The proposal is acceptable in relation to the character and appearance of the area, highway safety and residential amenity.

"In addition the economic and social benefits which the development would bring in terms of its contribution to housing land supply, new homes bonus, jobs in construction and the construction industry supply chain and spending in local shops would also attract weight in favour of the proposal.

"For these reasons it is therefore considered that the proposal is capable of being supported by the Council."

The district council has now approved the plans, meaning the work can go ahead.

A report by the district council's planning officers concluded: "The revised scheme ... is acceptable and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the rural landscape in general, would lead to an even greater improvement to the ecological value of the site and its surroundings and would also not lead to any negative impacts."

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