Planning appeal decision
Huddlesford House Farm, Huddlesford Lane, Huddlesford, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8PY
Planning appeal 3363547 at Huddlesford House Farm, Huddlesford Lane, Huddlesford, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8PY (Lichfield District Council) was dismissed on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the proposal with particular regard to noise and disturbance experienced within the gardens.
change of use of agricultural building to form 2no. dwellinghouses with associated works including demolition of plant room and erection of replacement extension
- Authority
- Lichfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- WS13 8PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the proposal with particular regard to noise and disturbance experienced within the gardens
What decided it
The unacceptable living conditions that would result from noise and disturbance experienced within the gardens due to the proximity of the proposed dwellings to active farm buildings housing cattle and other farm operations.
The benefits of housing supply and economic benefits from conversion, carrying moderate weight, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial and long-lasting adverse impacts on the living conditions of future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 3Policy BE1Policy RA6.3 of the Lichfield Design Code
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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