Planning appeal decision
Caus Farm, Vron Gate, Shrewsbury, SY5 9RH
Planning appeal 3317856 at Caus Farm, Vron Gate, Shrewsbury, SY5 9RH (Shropshire County Council) was allowed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector Lee S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the planning obligation continues to serve a useful purpose and, if so, would it serve that purpose equally well if it had effect subject to the modifications set out in the 'deed of discharge'.
Erection of a detached three-bedroom dwelling following the demolition of existing building
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- other · Section 106 Agreement
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lee S
- Postcode
- SY5 9RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the planning obligation continues to serve a useful purpose and, if so, would it serve that purpose equally well if it had effect subject to the modifications set out in the 'deed of discharge'
What decided it
The financial contribution secured through the deed would meet the Council's affordable housing objectives and comply with local policy MD7a, thereby serving the same purpose as the original planning obligation in ensuring policy requirements relating to homes in the countryside are met.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy MD7aType and Affordability of Housing SPD (2012)
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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