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Notice varied and upheld7 May 20263348732

The Chalet, Hinckley Road, Wolvey, LE10 3HQ

Planning appeal 3348732 at The Chalet, Hinckley Road, Wolvey, LE10 3HQ (Rugby Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 May 2026 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to any relevant development plan policies, the National Planning Policy Framework and the effect on the openness of the Green Belt.

Without planning permission the alteration and enlargement to an existing structure shown by blue edging on the attached plan ”

Authority
Rugby Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Dale A
Postcode
LE10 3HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to any relevant development plan policies, the National Planning Policy Framework and the effect on the openness of the Green Belt
  • The effect of the development upon the character of the area
  • If the development does amount to inappropriate development in the Green Belt, whether the harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The development fails to preserve the openness of the Green Belt due to its significantly enlarged footprint, volume and height compared to the approved scheme, and the ancillary facilities are disproportionate to the stabling provision with insufficient justification for their scale.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GP2Policy SDC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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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