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Dismissed17 July 20233309757

Land to the South of Garside Close, Hengoed, SY10 7FA

Planning appeal 3309757 at Land to the South of Garside Close, Hengoed, SY10 7FA (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan.

outline permission for residential development

Authority
Shropshire County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Robinson N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan

What decided it

The fundamental conflict with SAMDev Policy S14.2(x) which specifically restricts new residential development within the Upper Hengoed community cluster during the plan period to 2026, combined with the site's poor accessibility to services and limited contribution to local sustainability.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CS1CS Policy CS4SAMDev Policy S14.2(x)SAMDev Policy MD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48Paragraph 69Paragraph 80

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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