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Notice varied and upheld13 September 20233302201

Stourbridge Lodge, Prestwood, Stourbridge, DY7 5AQ

Planning appeal 3302201 at Stourbridge Lodge, Prestwood, Stourbridge, DY7 5AQ (South Staffordshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 September 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

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
Postcode
DY7 5AQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GB1Policy EQ4Policy EQ11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 137Paragraph 138Paragraph 149

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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