Church Bank, Ardens Grafton, Warwickshire, B49 6DR

Planning appeal 6000835 at Church Bank, Ardens Grafton, Warwickshire, B49 6DR (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2026 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is suitable for residential development having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, in particular with regard to its access to facilities and services, as well as the character and appearance of the area.

1no. self build single storey dwelling replacing existing stables. Existing entrance and car parking to be retained

Authority: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: B49 6DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is suitable for residential development having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, in particular with regard to its access to facilities and services, as well as the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The site's location outside the settlement boundary in open countryside without demonstrated local community need, combined with the material harm to the character and appearance of the rural landscape, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of a single dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS.1CS.5CS.9CS.12CS.15CS.16AS.10

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