Marsh Bungalow, Marshbrook, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6RQ

Planning appeal 3317687 at Marsh Bungalow, Marshbrook, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6RQ (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

extension and alterations to existing bungalow including the creation of first floor accommodation

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hughes L
Postcode: SY6 6RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers at Marsh Crossing with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The proposal would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area and have an adverse impact on the rural landscape and scenic quality of the AONB due to the significant increase in scale and bulk.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS6Policy CS17Policy MD2

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