Planning appeal decision
Land off Heath Lane, Brinklow, Rugby, CV23 0NX
Planning appeal 3276383 at Land off Heath Lane, Brinklow, Rugby, CV23 0NX (Rugby Borough Council) was allowed on 14 December 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.
the erection of a stable block
- Authority
- Rugby Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- CV23 0NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The stable block, being an appropriate facility for outdoor recreation proportionate to the existing equestrian use and positioned to preserve Green Belt openness, does not constitute inappropriate development and accords with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP2Policy SDC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 138Paragraph 147Paragraph 148Paragraph 149Paragraph 150
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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