Land at Rue Hill, Cauldon Lowe, ST10 3HD

the erection of farmhouse dwelling with all matters reserved

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether it has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a rural workers dwelling
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposal on highway safety
Whether a suitable level of living conditions would be provided for future occupiers
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity on site

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate an essential need for an agricultural worker's dwelling as required by Policy H1, and the identified harms to character and appearance, highway safety, and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh any benefits.

Framework references: 80, 112, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy SS2, Policy SS10, Policy H1, Policy DC1, Policy DC3, Policy T1, Policy NE1

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