57 Ostlers Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HS

Planning appeal 3356969 at 57 Ostlers Lane, Cheddleton, Leek, ST13 7HS (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was decided (quashed on legal grounds) on 15 June 2026 by Inspector Pleasant L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

Without planning permission , a) the fitting of grey composite timber cladding on the front elevation of the House on the land ("the Cladding") b) the erection of a single storey front extension to the House on the land ("the Extension") c) the erection of a canopy over the garage door of the House on the land ("the Canopy")

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Pleasant L
Postcode: ST13 7HS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive to achieve the purpose(s) of the notice

What decided it

The cladding's use of a modern composite material fundamentally conflicts with the traditional character of the host property and surrounding area, whereas the extension and canopy employ traditional materials and design that are compatible with the area's character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC1 of the Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan 2020Staffordshire Moorlands Design Guide

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