Hilton Hall, Hilton Lane, Essington, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV11 2BQ

Erection of marquee to be used for hosting of events (retrospective application)

Authority: South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Edginton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would be 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
Whether the development would preserve the Grade I listed Hilton Hall, the Grade I listed Conservatory, and the Grade II listed Coach House and Stable Block or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, including settings
The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings and businesses, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
Would the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The marquee's revenue would make only a very minor contribution to the substantial maintenance costs required, and combined with unmitigated noise impacts on neighbours, the harm to the Green Belt and heritage assets could not be outweighed by other considerations.

Framework references: 138, 148, 202, 130, 16

Plan policies cited: Policy GB1, Policy EQ3, Policy EQ11, Policy EQ9

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