Land Lying to the West of Nuttings, Morton Under Hill, Inkberrow, B96 6SP

Planning appeal 3359852 at Land Lying to the West of Nuttings, Morton Under Hill, Inkberrow, B96 6SP (Wychavon District Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the development is appropriate, having regard to the strategic spatial policies for the area.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of land to a mixed use of vehicle and general equipment repair ( B2) and storage (B8), and the operational development consisting of hardstanding, a metal framed structure, and a corrugated iron shed

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Hanson S
Postcode: B96 6SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the development is appropriate, having regard to the strategic spatial policies for the area
Its impact on the character and appearance of the area
Its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of residential properties in terms of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The use lacks functional justification for a countryside location and introduces unsuitable industrial development into a sensitive rural hamlet setting, conflicting with development plan policies and national guidance on rural development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SWDPR 03SWDPR 15SWDPR 12SWDPR 28SWDPR 34

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