Planning appeal decision
Nant Goch, Pen-Y-Bont, Oswestry, SY10 9JG
Planning appeal 3302014 at Nant Goch, Pen-Y-Bont, Oswestry, SY10 9JG (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2023 by Inspector Berry A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be an isolated new home in the countryside, and if so, whether there is an essential need for a third dwelling associated with the farm.
outline application (access and layout for consideration) for the erection of one agricultural worker's dwelling
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- SY10 9JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be an isolated new home in the countryside, and if so, whether there is an essential need for a third dwelling associated with the farm
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The appellants failed to demonstrate an essential need for a third dwelling that could not be met by an existing dwelling or converted farm building, and the proposal would also harm the character and appearance of the countryside.
the benefits identified, including the appellants' industry recognition, did not outweigh the harm identified in respect of the lack of essential need and the effect on countryside character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy CS11Policy CS12Policy MD7aPolicy CS6Policy CS17Policy MD2Policy CS4Policy MD1Policy MD12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79Paragraph 80
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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