Manor Hill Stables, Hackmans Gate, Clent, DY9 0EN

Planning appeal 3353538 at Manor Hill Stables, Hackmans Gate, Clent, DY9 0EN (Wyre Forest District Council) was allowed on 21 February 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any development plan policies, including any relevant effects on the openness of the Green Belt.

demolition of existing stable block and construction of single storey residential dwelling

Authority: Wyre Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: DY9 0EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any development plan policies, including any relevant effects on the openness of the Green Belt
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the proposal, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposal constitutes acceptable redevelopment of previously developed land in the Green Belt that would not cause substantial harm to openness, character and appearance, or living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM.22Policy SA.PDLPolicy SP.22Policy SP.20Policy DM.24Policy SP.23
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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