Westham Barn, Land south of Westham Lane, Barford, Warwickshire, CV35 8DP

conversion of barn to dwellinghouse with construction of extensions to provide additional residential accommodation, laying of new access dri ve and creation of garden area (alternative scheme to that approved under application reference W/19/1768)

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is suitable for residential development
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether the proposal would result in suitable living conditions for future occupiers

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area through the enlarged curtilage and would not provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers due to poor light and outlook in the basement accommodation, conflicting with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy H1, Policy BE4, Policy BE3

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