Ivy Cottage, Lower Eggleton, LEDBURY, HR8 2UQ

erection of building to house ground source heat pump system and for use as general purpose storage in connection with green energy business

Authority: Herefordshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Castle S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether or not the proposed development would be suitably located, having regard to relevant policies of the adopted development plan and to national policy

What decided it

The scale, modern utilitarian design and isolated siting of the building causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside that cannot be adequately mitigated and conflicts with the development plan's requirement for development to be commensurate with its setting.

Framework references: 12, 84, 85

Plan policies cited: LD1, RA6, Y5, Y11, Y12, Y4, RA5, SS5, E1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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