Vacant land to the rear of Glebe School, Stanton Road,, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE15 9EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 6 and 8 Holme Farm Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and loss of light
• whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
• the effect of the use of the proposed access on highway safety
• whether the proposed development provides adequate refuse storage and collection facilities

What decided it

The cumulative effect of significant harm to character and appearance, material harm to neighbours' living conditions, unacceptable privacy for future occupiers, highway safety risks, and inadequate refuse facilities outweighs the benefit of housing delivery.

The benefit of delivering 4 additional dwellings on an underutilised parcel of land in a sustainable location does not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance, harm to existing and future occupiers' living conditions, adverse impact on highway safety, and absence of adequate refuse facilities.