Planning appeal decision
Big Shaffalong Farm, Shaffalong Lane, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7LE
Planning appeal 3364059 at Big Shaffalong Farm, Shaffalong Lane, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, ST13 7LE (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was allowed on 17 September 2025 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval is required as to the design or external appearance of the building.
Change of use of an agricultural building to two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and associated operational development
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- ST13 7LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval is required as to the design or external appearance of the building
What decided it
The design and external appearance of the proposed conversion would be acceptable and comply with the GPDO requirements and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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