Westham Barn, Land South of Westham Lane, Barford, CV35 8DP

Planning appeal 3307270 at Westham Barn, Land South of Westham Lane, Barford, CV35 8DP (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed basement would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers in terms of outlook (Appeal A only).

conversion of barn to dwellinghouse with construction of an extension to provide additional residential accommodation, laying of new access drive and creation of garden area (alternative scheme to that approved under application reference W/19/1768)

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Edwards J
Postcode: CV35 8DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed basement would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers in terms of outlook (Appeal A only)
The effects on the character and appearance of the area (both appeals)
Whether the proposals would be in a suitable location having regard to LP policies and the development already on the site (both appeals)

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by gardens significantly larger than the permitted curtilage and, for Appeal B, the disproportionate extension conflicting with LP policies BE4 and H14, outweighed the moderate benefits of the schemes.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H1Policy BE3Policy BE4Policy H14

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