Giles Cannock QC has secured planning permission on behalf of McCarthy and Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd for 30 age exclusive apartments in Willaston. Despite 6 reasons for refusal, planning permission was granted on Appeal by Inspector Watson. This will undoubtedly be a successful development which will assist in meeting the critical national and local need for specialist accommodation for older people in Cheshire West and Chester. Urban Design evidence was given by Kenneth Brown (Townscape Solutions) and planning evidence was given by Chris Butt (Planning Bureau).