Planning appeal decision
The Piggeries, Llangarron, Herefordshire, HR9 6NZ
Planning appeal 3267387 at The Piggeries, Llangarron, Herefordshire, HR9 6NZ (Herefordshire Council) was allowed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of two dwellings and associated works including the demolition of the piggery building
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- HR9 6NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the highway safety of the surrounding road network, having particular regard to additional vehicle movements
- whether the proposed development would be a suitable location for housing, having regard to the Council's housing strategy and need
- whether or not adequate arrangements are made for the disposal of foul and surface water from the site
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan, represents a suitable location for housing within the settlement, and would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance, highway safety, or drainage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LD1Policy LD4Policy SD1Policy RA2Policy SS1Policy SS2Policy SD3Policy SD4Policy MT1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 109
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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