land north of - Collingham Lane, Long Itchington, Southam, CV47 9QW

outline application for the construction of up to eight self-build/ custom-build dwellings with gardens and creation of new vehicular access from Collingham Lane (approval sought for access only at outline stage)

Authority: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Russell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to the development plan and national policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including landscape character

What decided it

The absence of evidence demonstrating community-led development and local demand for the proposed plots, combined with the significant harm to the character and appearance of Collingham Lane and the valued landscape, outweighed the material consideration of the district-wide shortfall in self-build and custom-build housing plots.

Framework references: 11, 12, 60, 82, 69, 70

Plan policies cited: Policy CS15 (Distribution of Development), Policy CS16 (Housing Development), Policy H1, Policy AS.10 (Countryside and Villages), Policy H2 (Housing Stock Diversity), Policy CS15 (f), Policy CS.5 (Landscape), Policy CS.9 (Design and Distinctiveness), Policy NE1 (Valued Landscapes and Views)

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