Planning appeal decision
203 Prospect Road, Stafford, ST16 3NN
Planning appeal 3277759 at 203 Prospect Road, Stafford, ST16 3NN (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2021 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.
change of use of grass land to form domestic garden area. Side and rear two storey extension, single storey kitchen extension, new boundary fence with gates and driveway
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- ST16 3NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of open space and significant erosion of the sense of openness that characterises the estate, which would be completely out of keeping with the established character of the area.
The potential benefits of reducing anti-social behaviour were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through loss of open space and erosion of openness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7 (i)Policy N1 (g, h and i)
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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