Land to the Rear of Horseshoe Inn, Uckington, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4UL

conversion of existing stables into residential dwelling and the erection of new stable block

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area and the site is unsuitable for residential development in a strictly controlled countryside location, with no material considerations outweighing the identified harm and development plan conflict.

No balancing exercise was undertaken as the proposal conflicts with the development plan and no material considerations outweigh the identified harm.

Framework references: 80, 78, 79

Plan policies cited: Policy CS6, Policy CS5, Policy MD2, Policy MD7a

Judgments cited: Braintree District Council v (1) Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, (2) Greyread Limited, (3) Granville Development Limited [2017] EWHC 2743 (Admin)

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