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Notice varied and upheld2 March 20223274004

Septimus, 7 Castrum Court , Rocester, ST14 5PL

Planning appeal 3274004 at Septimus, 7 Castrum Court , Rocester, ST14 5PL (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Rogers B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the development on designated heritage assets.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from residential to a mixed use comprising of residential and commercial business for storage of cars for sale

Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Rogers B
Postcode
ST14 5PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the development on designated heritage assets
  • The impact of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents

What decided it

The undue visual intrusion of stored motor vehicles into a significant open area within the scheduled ancient monument and conservation area, with no public benefits to justify the harm to these important heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP24Policy SP25Policy DP7

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