Planning appeal decision
Ashford Barn Ashford Lane, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6RG
Planning appeal 3272249 at Ashford Barn Ashford Lane, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6RG (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was allowed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations.
Conversion of modern barn to residential use on adjacent land to owner's residence under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO 2015
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
What decided it
The LPA's reliance on Fire Service advice regarding fire service vehicle access requirements, which is a matter of planning judgement on health and safety, does not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
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