Lower Overton Farm, Overton Road, CONGLETON, Staffordshire, CW12 3QW

change of use to convert existing barn to single dwelling with garage and new vehicular access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SMD/2017/0628, dated 12 October 2018

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings

What decided it

The proposed two-storey window would harm the simple agricultural character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects the site and surroundings.

The improved living conditions for future occupiers would not outweigh the harm to character and appearance identified by the Inspector.

Plan policies cited: Policy DC1, Policy DC3

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