Planning appeal decision
Ashbury House, The Old Gated Road, Chesterton, Leamington Spa, CV33 9LD
Planning appeal 3332940 at Ashbury House, The Old Gated Road, Chesterton, Leamington Spa, CV33 9LD (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was allowed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is in a suitable location, having regard to the local development strategy.
erection of an outbuilding "Summerhouse" in the residential garden of Ashbury House and change of use of the "Summerhouse" and part of the residential garden for accommodating the registered childminding business Little Sparkles and Stars Ltd
- Authority
- Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- CV33 9LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is in a suitable location, having regard to the local development strategy
What decided it
The proposal represents an extension to an established business with modest traffic generation that would not cause harmful impacts on the rural road network, satisfying Policy AS10's sustainable development principles and justifying the location without relocation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy CS22CS Policy AS10
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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