Planning appeal decision
Earls Rock, Red Road , Alton, ST10 4BU
Planning appeal 3312200 at Earls Rock, Red Road , Alton, ST10 4BU (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of three bay oak framed garage
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- ST10 4BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The large scale and visually intrusive nature of the proposed garage structure would appear incongruous and out of keeping with the rural character of the area, particularly as viewed from the public right of way, thereby harming the character and appearance contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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