Planning appeal decision
Grange Barn, Broadhill, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0ED
Planning appeal 3300565 at Grange Barn, Broadhill, Gnosall, Stafford, ST20 0ED (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2022 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the former farmstead; and whether the personal circumstances of the appellant would outweigh any harm in respect of the proposed development.
demolish existing timber double garage, replace with new double garage and granny annexe
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- ST20 0ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the former farmstead; and whether the personal circumstances of the appellant would outweigh any harm in respect of the proposed development
What decided it
The domestic and suburban appearance of the proposed annexe, particularly the roller shutter garage door and porch canopy, would fail to respect the traditional and agrarian character of the converted farmstead buildings, and this harm to character and appearance could not be outweighed by the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E2Policy N1Gnosall Neighbourhood Plan Policy 6
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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