®Planning appeal decision
Stourbridge Lodge, Prestwood, STOURBRIDGE, DY7 5AQ
Without planning permission, unauthorised operational development on the Land consisting of the construction of a two storey front to rear extension on the western elevation, first floor extension on the eastern elevation, and remodelling of front central elevation with additional dormer extension
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffin E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
- the effect of the development on the openness of the Green Belt
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development
What decided it
The development results in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building (over 200% increase) which cannot be justified by very special circumstances, as the appellant's personal and family circumstances do not clearly outweigh the substantial harm to the Green Belt and its openness.
Framework references: 11, 137, 138, 149
Plan policies cited: Policy GB1, Policy EQ4, Policy EQ11
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