Land at Manor Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the principle of housing on these playing fields (Appeal A only)
• the effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect on the setting of the Grade II listed pavilion
• the effect on highway safety
• the effect on the living conditions of adjacent residents and (concerning Appeal A only) whether suitable living conditions would be created for the future occupiers
• if any harm would be caused and if any development plan conflict would arise, whether that would be outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The permanent harm to the living conditions at Globe Cottage from the dominant and overwhelming effect of Plot 1, combined with the long-term harm from the loss of protected trees, was not outweighed by the benefits of housing supply and the playing field and pavilion works, particularly as an alternative layout might address these impacts.

The permanent harm to living conditions at Globe Cottage and the long-term harm from tree removal were not outweighed by the boost to housing supply and the significant benefits of the playing field and pavilion works, as an alternative scheme addressing the identified harms might be deliverable.