Land to the rear of 11 Clay Street, Stapenhill, Burton on Trent, DE15 9BB

erection of 3 detached dwellings and demolition of an existing outbuilding

Authority: East Staffordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: DE15 9BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Burton No. 2 and 3 Town Centre Conservation Area (the CA), and the effect on its setting
the effect of the proposed development on protected trees
whether the proposed development provides an acceptable standard of living conditions for the future occupants of Plot 1 and Plot 3, with regard to outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and its setting, which could not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 214, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP24, Policy SP25, Policy DP1, Policy DP3, Policy DP5, Policy DP8

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