Land to North of Bower Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2RD

Planning appeal 3313040 at Land to North of Bower Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2RD (Stafford Borough Council) was allowed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

change of use of land for a dog exercise area, with associated access track and parking area

Authority: Stafford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Moulton E
Postcode: WS15 2RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and trees

What decided it

The proposal preserves the openness of the Green Belt and does not conflict with its purposes, falling within the exceptions at NPPF paragraph 150(e), and would not harm the character and appearance of the area including the AONB.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP1SP7SB1N1N4N7N8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 137Paragraph 147Paragraph 149Paragraph 150Paragraph 174Paragraph 176Paragraph 179Paragraph 180

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