Planning appeal decision
Proposed Dwelling to the South of Fitz, Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3AS
Planning appeal 3289722 at Proposed Dwelling to the South of Fitz, Bomere Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3AS (Shropshire County Council) was allowed on 13 July 2022 by Inspector Rollings G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal reaches the standard of design sought in Framework paragraph 80, taking into account the character and appearance of the surroundings.
the erection of a new dwelling including provision of access and amenity space (paragraph 79)
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rollings G
- Postcode
- SY4 3AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal reaches the standard of design sought in Framework paragraph 80, taking into account the character and appearance of the surroundings
What decided it
The proposal achieves the exceptional standard of design quality required by NPPF paragraph 80, successfully blending traditional and modern architectural styles in a manner that integrates within the landscape while serving as an exemplar for rural development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS4CS5CS11S16.2(viii)MD1MD7a
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80Paragraph 57
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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