The Green Man, Ashbourne Road, Bottomhouse, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7QJ

Manager's Lodge to supervise existing holiday accommodation and proposed lodges

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Moore J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location is suitable for the proposed developments, having regard to relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposals upon the character and appearance of the area, including landscape character
the effect of the proposals upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to levels of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposals conflict with the development plan on all three main issues—location suitability, landscape harm, and uncontrollable noise and disturbance to neighbours—and the collective benefits do not outweigh the totality of harm identified.

Framework references: 88, 89

Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy SS2, Policy SS10, Policy SS11, Policy E4, Policy DC3, Policy DC1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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