Planning appeal decision
South Lynn House, London Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EP
Planning appeal 3326204 at South Lynn House, London Road, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EP (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was allowed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing building and erection of 6 apartments with new access and associated car ports
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- CV36 4EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The design quality and integration of the proposed apartment building with the surrounding character and appearance of the area, combined with the substantial benefits of providing residential accommodation in a sustainable location, outweighed the minimal identified harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS.5CS.9CS.15CS.25
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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