Huddlesford House Farm, Huddlesford Lane, Huddlesford, LICHFIELD, Staffordshire, WS13 8PY

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 135

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 3, Policy BE1, Policy RA6.3 of the Lichfield Design Code

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