Planning appeal decision
Moreton House and Wishing Well Cottage, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9AR
Planning appeal 3272714 at Moreton House and Wishing Well Cottage, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9AR (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area and the effect of the proposal upon the setting of nearby listed buildings.
demolition of existing garage serving Wishing Well Cottage and parts of boundary wall, erection of new garage/parking area for Wishing Well Cottage, erection of one local market dwelling and garage, and all associated works
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- CV35 9AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Moreton Morrell Conservation Area and the effect of the proposal upon the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and multiple listed buildings, combined with the failure to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the area, could not be justified by the public benefits of providing a local market dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS.5CS.8CS.9CS.12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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