Planning appeal decision
Swallowfield Stud, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire, B94 6JD
Planning appeal 3350169 at Swallowfield Stud, Rising Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire, B94 6JD (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 11 March 2025 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Swallowfield Lodge and Swallowfield Stud, with particular regard to noise and disturbance from dog barking.
change of use of field and 3 buildings to dog care and walking use (Sui Generis) including erection of dog run and replacement roof to the buildings
- Authority
- Warwick District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Catcheside E
- Postcode
- B94 6JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Swallowfield Lodge and Swallowfield Stud, with particular regard to noise and disturbance from dog barking
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of nearby residents through noise and disturbance from dog barking, which cannot be adequately mitigated and conflicts with Policy BE3 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE3
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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