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Dismissed20 February 20253346119

The Orchards , Old Stafford Road, Cross Green , Wolverhampton, WV10 7PL

Planning appeal 3346119 at The Orchards , Old Stafford Road, Cross Green , Wolverhampton, WV10 7PL (South Staffordshire District Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2025 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (the SAC).

demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new detached dormer bungalow

Authority
South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
WV10 7PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (the SAC)
  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
  • Whether the location of the appeal site is suitable for a new dwelling, with particular regard to accessibility
  • The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The failure to secure binding mitigation for the likely significant adverse effect on the Cannock Chase SAC's integrity, as required by the Habitats Regulations, provided a strong reason for refusing the development that outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and accessibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 1Core Policy 11Policy GB1Policy EQ1Policy EQ2Policy EQ4EV11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 83Paragraph 84Paragraph 142Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 187Paragraph 193

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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