PLANS to expand a Middlewich traveller site have been recommended for approval by Cheshire East Council.

The land on Horseshoe Farm, Warmingham Lane, currently accommodates five families, but the change of use application is looking to station eight caravans.

Proposals show an extension to the rear of the existing site as well as the provision of an access driveway and erection of a 28sq m amenity building.

A planning statement said: “There is existing hardstanding on the site to accommodate the extension and this will allow for the transit pitches to be made available for use in the near future.

“Transit sites are an important provision as they allow the council to identify authorised land for the travelling community to use as they move around the area.

“Therefore although there is an over provision of transit sites in the area, existing permissions have not been implemented, and the site is in a good position with road links to the motorway for ease of travel.

“It is considered that the need for available transit sites outweighs the impact on the wider landscape.

“The proposal will not have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity or protected species.”

A decision will be made by the CEC southern planning committee next Wednesday.