Planning appeal decision
244 Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 9EA
Planning appeal 3323092 at 244 Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 9EA (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjacent residents.
outline planning permission with some matters reserved – except access and scale – proposed bungalow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- ST9 9EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjacent residents
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance through plot subdivision and incongruous siting, combined with unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbours from the proposed access, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply contribution.
the modest benefits of housing delivery and construction were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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