Planning appeal decision
The Byre, Meretown, Newport, TF10 8BX
Planning appeal 3315711 at The Byre, Meretown, Newport, TF10 8BX (Stafford Borough Council) was allowed on 14 September 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Forton and Meretown Conservation Area.
erection of single storey side extension. This
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- TF10 8BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Forton and Meretown Conservation Area
What decided it
The discrete siting of the extension on the west elevation, which is largely enclosed by existing built form and not visible from the highway, combined with the ability to match materials, means the proposal would have negligible impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy E2Policy C4Policy N1Policy N9
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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