Land at Rue Hill, Cauldon Lowe, ST10 3HD

Planning appeal 3306577 at Land at Rue Hill, Cauldon Lowe, ST10 3HD (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether it has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a rural workers dwelling.

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS1Policy SS2Policy SS10Policy H1Policy DC1Policy DC3Policy T1Policy NE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 80Paragraph 112Paragraph 130

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