A temporary Gypsy and Traveller site in the Green Belt has been refused planning permission.
The site at Whitegate Stables in Plemstall Lane, Mickle Trafford, was granted temporary consent in 2008 for five caravans, a cess pool, hard standing and a utility block.
The site was extended to accommodate a further five caravans following an appeal in 2009.
After both permissions expired last October the applicant applied for a change of use of the land on a permanent basis.
The application also sought planning permission for an amenity block which has been built on a significantly larger scale than permitted.
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Planning Committee on Tuesday unanimously voted in favour of the officer’s recommendation to refuse the application.
Members agreed that the scheme - which is three times larger than that approved in 2008 - is an inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
Local Councillor Stuart Parker said: “Given that the Council has not yet got its Gypsy and Traveller sites in place, I can see that facilities such as these are required.
“But for this amenity block to have grown at such a rate has caused significant concern among local residents. It is large enough to serve 100 caravans.”
Councillor Parker added that if travellers wanted to move into our communities then they should be prepared to abide by the same planning rules as local residents.
The Council is currently engaged in the proposed provision of official Gypsy and Traveller sites across the Borough.
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