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Dismissed21 February 20233307683

Holme Farm Rakesdale, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4BT

Planning appeal 3307683 at Holme Farm Rakesdale, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4BT (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding rural area.

extensions to improve the accommodation generally including additional bedrooms, relocated new sitting room and kitchen etc. including the replacement of the existing conservatory and front porch

Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Down K
Postcode
ST10 4BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding rural area

What decided it

The proposed conservatory and rear extension would, due to their excessive scale, height and design, materially detract from the character and appearance of the traditional cottage and its rural setting, conflicting with local plan policies and NPPF expectations for good design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS10Policy DC1Policy DC3

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