Planning appeal decision
5 Sandy Lane, Brewood, Stafford, ST19 9ET
Planning appeal 3321319 at 5 Sandy Lane, Brewood, Stafford, ST19 9ET (South Staffordshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brewood Conservation Area.
first floor front/side extension above existing ground floor bedroom along with rendering and cladding of the exterior and excavation of earth at front of property to create extra vehicular parking with new retaining wall, external staircase and associated landscaping
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellison H
- Postcode
- ST19 9ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brewood Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the character or appearance of the Brewood Conservation Area by creating a harmful void and expanse of openness through removal of the sandstone wall and excavation, with insufficient mitigation through planting or materials, and no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ3Policy EQ4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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