Planning appeal decision
Fair Haven , Shaw Hall Lane, Coven Heath, Wolverhampton, WV10 7HE
Planning appeal 3374020 at Fair Haven , Shaw Hall Lane, Coven Heath, Wolverhampton, WV10 7HE (South Staffordshire District Council) was allowed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework.
re-positioning of 1 caravan and extension to existing dayroom
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- WV10 7HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the National Planning Policy Framework
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal complies with Paragraph 155 of the Framework as it addresses demonstrable unmet need for the traveller community and would be located in a sustainable location without compromising Green Belt objectives or harming character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GB1Policy H6Policy EQ4Policy EQ11Core Policy 1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 154Paragraph 155Paragraph 13Paragraph 110Paragraph 115
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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