Oak Meadow Farm, Honeybrook Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5QS

the conversion of former stable building to new dwelling and the creation of new vehicular access and closure of existing vehicular access (to pedestrian access only)

Authority: Wyre Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on highway safety
the effect of the proposal on wildlife and biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal qualifies as permitted development under the Green Belt exception for conversion of previously developed land, and the new vehicular access would improve highway safety whilst the loss of hedgerow and ecological impacts would be adequately mitigated by conditions.

Framework references: 137, 147, 148, 149, 150, 110, 111, 174, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy SAL.UP1, Policy SAL.UP11, Policy CP12, Policy CP03, Policy CP14, Policy SAL.UP5

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