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Allowed24 March 20253350348

Byre Barn, Highfields Farm, Willslock, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NH

Planning appeal 3350348 at Byre Barn, Highfields Farm, Willslock, Uttoxeter, ST14 8NH (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was allowed on 24 March 2025 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether conditions 4, 9, 10 and 11 are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.

conversion of existing agricultural buildings to form 4 residential units without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref CU/11532/005, dated 25 October 2004

Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
ST14 8NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether conditions 4, 9, 10 and 11 are reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area

What decided it

The Inspector found that conditions 4 and 9 lacked clear justification because the existing GPDO restrictions and site characteristics already provide adequate protection, and the limited visibility and rural context do not warrant blanket removal of permitted development rights.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H14Policy En16Policy En17Strategic Policy 1Strategic Policy 24Policy DP1

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