Planning appeal decision
Rosehill, Nabb Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AY
Planning appeal 3346870 at Rosehill, Nabb Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4AY (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Duff N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Alton and Farley Conservation Area and whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II Listed buildings known as Nabb Cottage and Paradise Farm.
Erection of 2no. Holiday Lodges
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Duff N
- Postcode
- ST10 4AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Alton and Farley Conservation Area and whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II Listed buildings known as Nabb Cottage and Paradise Farm
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance of the area combined with unacceptable impact on neighbouring living conditions through noise and disturbance outweighed the modest tourism benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS8Policy SS10Policy SS11Policy DC1Policy DC2Policy DC3Policy E4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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