Planning appeal decision
145 The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire , HR8 1BS
Planning appeal 3269186 at 145 The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire , HR8 1BS (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2022 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in particular No 143 The Homend, with regard to noise, odour and overlooking.
the change of use of former Methodist chapel to A4 wine bar with food facility, also managers flat
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- HR8 1BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in particular No 143 The Homend, with regard to noise, odour and overlooking
What decided it
The proposal would generate unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance operating late into the night in an area with a sensitive relationship to residential uses, contrary to Policy SD1 and NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy (2015) Policy SD1Ledbury Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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