Planning appeal decision
The Hide Land South Of, Great Wolford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Warwickshire, GL56 0PE
Planning appeal 3330948 at The Hide Land South Of, Great Wolford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Warwickshire, GL56 0PE (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was allowed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Underwood G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the quality of the proposed design would be exceptional so as to accord with local and national policy concessions to the presumption against new homes in this location.
a dwelling, poolhouse, landscape enhancements and associated works
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Underwood G
- Postcode
- GL56 0PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the quality of the proposed design would be exceptional so as to accord with local and national policy concessions to the presumption against new homes in this location
- The proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The integrated design of the buildings and landscape, assessed as truly outstanding and of exceptional quality, met the high bar set by policy for isolated dwellings in the countryside and would significantly enhance its immediate setting while being sensitive to local characteristics.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy AS10Core Strategy Policy CS.5Core Strategy Policy CS.9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84Paragraph 138
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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