Planning appeal decision
The Cottage Haunton Road, Harlaston, Tamworth, B79 9HS
Planning appeal 3322258 at The Cottage Haunton Road, Harlaston, Tamworth, B79 9HS (Lichfield District Council) was allowed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Radcliffe I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
retention of storage container necessary for the safe and secure storage of equestrian sporting materials and land maintenance. Retention of siting of caravan necessary for safe and secure welfare for equestrian sporting activities. Full coverage of wooden clad to blend in with surrounding stable block of much larger scale. Full coverage of wooden fencing surrounding caravan to blend with surrounding stable block of much larger scale to provide full coverage from the road of any unsightly appearance
- Authority
- Lichfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Radcliffe I
- Postcode
- B79 9HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework
What decided it
The storage container and caravan are not visible from public views due to effective screening by roadside hedges and additional planting, and therefore do not have a material adverse effect on the character and appearance of the countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NR1Policy CP3Policy BE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 174
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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