Planning appeal decision
Land Adj. To 6 Sandwell Place, Lightwood, Stoke on Trent, ST3 7HW
Planning appeal 3375070 at Land Adj. To 6 Sandwell Place, Lightwood, Stoke on Trent, ST3 7HW (Stoke-on-Trent City Council) was allowed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying Condition 2 on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of one detached dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 70851/FUL, dated 15 October 2024
- Authority
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- ST3 7HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying Condition 2 on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The alterations to the approved plans would not result in harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and would comply with the relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSP1 of the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Core Spatial Strategy 2006-2026Policy R3 of the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Urban Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document
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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