Planning appeal decision
Land North of Collingham Lane, Long Itchington, CV47 9QW
Planning appeal 3298087 at Land North of Collingham Lane, Long Itchington, CV47 9QW (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 6 January 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would accord with the Development Plan's strategy for the distribution of housing.
outline application for the construction of up to nine self- build/custom-build dwellings and creation of two new vehicular accesses from Collingham Lane (approval sought for access at outline stage)
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would accord with the Development Plan's strategy for the distribution of housing
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significantly harmful effect on landscape character and appearance, combined with conflict with the Development Plan's strategy for housing distribution, outweighed the benefits of providing self-build housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS15CS16AS10CS5CS9H1H2BE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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