®Planning appeal decision
Stables South of Flavel Farm, Warton Lane, Austrey, ATHERSTONE, CV9 3EJ
a material change of use of land for mixed use for equestrian use (existing) and proposed residential use for Gypsy-Traveller families with associated development (hard standing and package treatment plant)
- Authority
- North Warwickshire Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Johnson W
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location with particular regard to its effect on highway safety and the safety of pedestrians
- Whether any harm arising from the proposed development would be outweighed by other considerations
What decided it
The Inspector's own site visit findings, including the availability of a safe alternative route via Cinder Lane, led him to conclude the site was in a safe and suitable location for walking and cycling, removing the highway/pedestrian safety objection that had previously led to dismissal.
As the proposal was found to comply with the development plan as a whole and no significant harm was identified, the balance favoured allowing the appeal without need to weigh personal circumstances or need.
Framework references: 56, 187
Plan policies cited: Policy LP5, Policy LP10, Policy AP8
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