Planning appeal decision
25, Dunnington, Alcester, B49 5NW
Planning appeal 3314157 at 25, Dunnington, Alcester, B49 5NW (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was allowed on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property as well as the wider rural landscape.
erection of external raised platform (retrospective)
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- B49 5NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property as well as the wider rural landscape
What decided it
The unusual and non-uniform character of the existing host property, combined with limited public visibility of the proposal, meant the raised platform with timber screening was consistent with the site's character and would not result in harmful impact to the property or wider landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS.5CS.9CS.20
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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