19, Congleton Road, Mow Cop, ST7 3PL

farm machinery/implement storage unit

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Russell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 6 Class A of the GPDO
If so, whether or not the proposal would satisfy the detailed prior approval matters including the effect of the siting, design and external appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate control of an agricultural unit exceeding 5 hectares and the parcel of land on which the building would be erected fell below the minimum 1 hectare requirement under Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the GPDO.

Judgments cited: New World Payphones Ltd v Westminster City Council [2019] EWCA Civ 2250; R (oao Smolas) v Herefordshire Council [2021] EWHC 1663 (Admin)

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