Planning appeal decision
Park Top Poultry Unit , Uphampton, Shobdon, Leominster, HR6 9PA
Planning appeal 3312574 at Park Top Poultry Unit , Uphampton, Shobdon, Leominster, HR6 9PA (Herefordshire Council) was dismissed on 3 April 2024 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Grade II Listed Registered Shobdon Historic Park and Garden.
Redevelopment of site including demolition of two life expired poultry houses and one domestic dwelling, proposed construction of 4 poultry houses and one replacement domestic dwelling, together with associated equipment (feed bins, generator, gate house etc.)
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Thomas G
- Postcode
- HR6 9PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Grade II Listed Registered Shobdon Historic Park and Garden
- The effects of the proposed development upon the River Lugg Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Lugg catchment of the River Wye Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and SSSI together with the area's biodiversity
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset of national importance, combined with unresolved concerns regarding impacts on protected sites, could not be outweighed by any identified public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS1Policy SS6Policy LD1Policy LD4Policy RA6Policy SD4Policy LD2Policy S14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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