PLANS for a new barn more than 18-metres long and five metres tall behind homes in Pickmere have been submitted.
Cheshire East Council received the proposal for the new barn at Four Acre Farm on Frog Lane in the village on Thursday, January 29.
The applicant, a smallholder who keeps sheep and cattle, farms 3.25 acres to the west of Frog Lane and 10.9 acres to the east.
There is already one agricultural building on the land, use mostly as a lambing shed.
The application described the barn as a ‘general-purpose agricultural building’ which will be used to store agricultural machinery, equipment, and hay.
The barn, which will be made of tin sheets and have an inside area of 167 square metres, will be visible from a road, public footpath, or bridleway.
The application is for prior approval, which means the applicant assumes a right to build it under permitted agricultural development rules.
An agricultural and planning statement, put together on behalf of the applicant by Harvey Hughes Rural Consultants, states: “The proposed general purpose agricultural building at Four Acre Farm, Pickmere, is fully justified in terms of its functional requirement to support the ongoing livestock enterprise.
“The building provides secure, weatherproof storage for machinery, hay, feed, and essential livestock handling equipment, ensuring the efficient operation of the farm and safeguarding both animal welfare and staff safety.
“The storage requirements for machinery, hay, feed, and sundries have been carefully calculated and demonstrate that the total floor area of 167 square metres is sufficient to accommodate all items while allowing for safe access, manoeuvrability, and operational efficiency.
“The design, scale, and materials of the building are appropriate for its agricultural purpose, and its siting has been selected to integrate with the existing farm layout, minimise visual impact, and maintain separation from the residential access.
“Overall, the proposed building will address current storage deficiencies, reduce reliance on outdoor storage, protect valuable assets, and support the continued viability and productivity of the agricultural enterprise at Four Acre Farm.”
The full plans can be viewed in Cheshire East’s planning portal by using reference 26/0316/PRIOR-6.
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