Grovewood, Ullenhall Lane, Beoley, B95 5PP

Retrospective planning application for Grovewood Lodge and Kennels along with the demolition of an existing garage building with ancillary accommodation on an upper level

Authority: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Barton P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant Development Plan policies
whether the development would constitute a residential annexe, and if so, whether it complies with the adopted policy relating to annexes
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on ecological interests
whether other considerations clearly outweigh the harm to the Green Belt and any other harm as to amount to very special circumstances

What decided it

The substantial increase in built form (843 cubic metres compared to approximately 552 cubic metres of the former structures) causes substantial harm to the spatial openness of the Green Belt, which cannot be justified by the limited weight afforded to other considerations.

Framework references: 153, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: CS.10, CS.20, CS.5, CS.9, CS.12, CS.6, AS.10

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