13 Long Valley Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6RA

‘excavation works to form timber retaining walls for new parking area at highway level and works to form raised patio area (retrospective). Extension of existing dropped kerb to serve new parking area/driveway’

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Spataru A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether appropriate arrangements are made for drainage

What decided it

The enclosed parking area causes significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by reducing the greenery and openness of the prominent corner plot, contrary to local and national policy requirements for high quality, beautiful development.

Framework references: 131, 182

Plan policies cited: Policy DC 1 of the Staffordshire Moorlands Local Plan 2020, Policy DES 1 of the Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan, Policy DES 2 of the Biddulph Neighbourhood Plan

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