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Dismissed16 October 20253369046

Saddlebow House, Saddle Bow Lane, Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8PQ

Planning appeal 3369046 at Saddlebow House, Saddle Bow Lane, Claverdon, Warwickshire, CV35 8PQ (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on protected species, namely roosting bats.

change of use of an existing stable block to holiday lets, with associated external alterations and parking provision

Authority
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Barton P
Postcode
CV35 8PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species, namely roosting bats
  • highway safety, with particular reference to the visibility at the access to Saddle Bow Lane

What decided it

The absence of a required bat emergence/re-entry survey prior to determination meant that protected species impacts could not be properly assessed, making the proposal unacceptable despite acceptable highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS.6Policy CS.26Policy NE5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187

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