®Planning appeal decision
Bridleway Barn Mere Lane, Penkridge, STAFFORD, ST19 5PJ
extension to form new main entrance and enlarged kitchen with opposing extension to form larger main bedroom (for disabled owner) with first floor house bathroom and storage over
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Plenty B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
- Whether there are other material considerations sufficient to outweigh any harm identified in respect of the above issue and any conflict with the development plan in relation to the proposed extensions
What decided it
The significant weight afforded to the occupier's disability and need to adapt the property for wheelchair access and carer accommodation, in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty and Framework paragraph 62, outweighed the modest harm to character and appearance and development plan conflict.
Framework references: 149, 62
Plan policies cited: Policy GB1, Policy EQ3, Policy EV6, Policy EQ11
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