Planning appeal decision
Ben Rhydding, Long Lane, Derrington, Stafford, ST18 9LL
Planning appeal 3306800 at Ben Rhydding, Long Lane, Derrington, Stafford, ST18 9LL (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling.
a ground and first floor side extension and first floor rear dormer roof extension
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- ST18 9LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Wimbourne in terms of privacy
What decided it
The proposed first floor rear dormer would be unduly bulky and disproportionate to the scale of the existing bungalow and would not constitute a high standard of design, causing significant harm to the character of the dwelling contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C5(C) of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031Policy N1g of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031Policy N1h of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031Policy N1e of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031
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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