®Planning appeal decision
Land at Hurstons Lane, Alton, Stoke on Trent , Staffordshire, ST10 4AP
the erection of 2no. detached dwellings and detached garage
- Authority
- Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The quality of the living conditions provided for future occupiers and the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the harm to neighbouring living conditions outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic gain.
The moderate benefits of housing supply and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the harm to neighbouring occupiers' living conditions.
Framework references: 202, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy DC1, Policy DC2, Policy NE2, Policy SS1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.