®Planning appeal decision
Land Adj Beechcroft, Hill Chorlton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5DS
for 4 serviced self-build and custom-build housing plots (all matters reserved except access)
- Authority
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area, attributed significant weight due to long-lasting impacts, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight given to housing delivery benefits in the context of a shortfall in housing supply.
The moderate weight afforded to the delivery of 4 energy-efficient dwellings and associated benefits (economic benefits, biodiversity enhancements, improved turning facilities) was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight attributed to the unacceptable effect on character and appearance and conflict with the Framework's well-designed places policy.
Framework references: 11, 61, 73, 135, 187
Plan policies cited: Policy CSP1 of the Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Core Spatial Strategy 2006-2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Urban Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Document 2010
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.