Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Telford, TF6 6NP

Planning appeal 3275649 at Lion Inn, Waters Upton, Telford, TF6 6NP (Telford and Wrekin Council) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the retained parking and vehicle manoeuvring areas on site and its capacity for this to provide for the proper functioning and viability of the restaurant.

an outline application for the erection of up to two dwellings with all matters reserved

Authority: Telford and Wrekin Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: TF6 6NP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the retained parking and vehicle manoeuvring areas on site and its capacity for this to provide for the proper functioning and viability of the restaurant
whether the site is an appropriate location for housing with regard to local and national policies
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Lion Inn, a building of local interest
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, especially with respect to noise and light pollution

What decided it

The proposal would compromise the operation of the restaurant's car park at busy periods, resulting in substantial overspill parking on local roads that cannot be readily accommodated without detriment to highway safety, conflicting with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HO 10Policy HO 11Policy C3Policy C5Policy BE6Policy COM 1Policy WUA1Policy WUH1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 130

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