Planning appeal decision
53 Adamthwaite Drive, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom, ST11 9HL
Planning appeal 3308589 at 53 Adamthwaite Drive, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom, ST11 9HL (Stafford Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed new dwelling and driveway on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on trees.
the construction of a 3 bedroom single storey dwelling. Complete with driveway
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- ST11 9HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed new dwelling and driveway on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on trees
- the living conditions of the occupants of the adjoining Alder Grange care home with particular regard to privacy
- highway safety with particular regard to the adequacy of visibility from the access and parking provision
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and highway safety, with no material considerations outweighing the identified development plan conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy N1Policy N4Policy T1Policy T2
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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