Planning appeal decision
Field to South of Blackhole Lane, Derrington, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LL
Planning appeal 3338788 at Field to South of Blackhole Lane, Derrington, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9LL (Stafford Borough Council) was allowed on 16 August 2024 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy.
Erection of new barn. Construction of new hardstanding and new track from existing access
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
- Postcode
- ST18 9LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy
What decided it
The appellant demonstrated that the scale and nature of the proposed barn is necessary and proportionate to the essential operational needs of the agricultural holding, including animal welfare requirements endorsed by the National Sheep Association, thereby complying with local plan policies supporting rural sustainability.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy SP6Policy E2Policy C5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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