Plans to bulldoze a house and replace it with another five in Poynton have been recommended for approval – after two previous attempts to redevelop the site for houses and apartments failed.

Abode Property Developments wants to demolish the dwelling at 64 Dickens Lane and build five three-bed detached houses on the site.

A report from the Cheshire East planning officer, due to go Wednesday's meeting of the northern planning committee, states: "Following recent appeal decisions for the redevelopment of the site for apartments and dwellings, the inspector's comments have been reflected in a revised proposal to replace the proposed apartments with two detached dwellings, and three detached dwellings at the rear, also addressing landscaping, design, tree and amenity matters.

"Although the proposals fail to provide a mix of housing on site by proposing solely three-bed units, the design is acceptable and would not result in harm to the character or appearance of the surrounding area."

In recommending the application for approval, the report adds: "The proposal is for sustainable development which would bring environmental, economic and social benefits."

But ward councillor Michael Beanland (Con) has called-in the application so it will be decided by councillors rather than planning officers, arguing the development represents over-intensification of the site, is out of character with the immediate area, poses a threat to protected trees and would result in increased traffic.

Poynton Town Council has also objected saying: "Whilst latest plans avoid some of the issues of height and bulk caused by the previously proposed block of flats, the latest proposal presents issues of over-intensification and high density inappropriate for the immediate area."

24 residents have also objected to the application, listing a number of reasons including the proposals will cause privacy and noise issues for existing neighbours, the site is on a busy road and on a bend and the scheme is not in keeping with surrounding properties.

The northern planning committee meeting takes place at Macclesfield Town Hall today (Wednesday 6 September) at 10am.

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