Whittington Hall Lodge, Whittington Hall Lane, Kinver, DY7 6PD

demolition of barn and stable, construction of replacement barn for agricultural and equestrian purposes, retention of hardstanding and construction of sheep shelter

Authority: South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: agricultural
Postcode: DY7 6PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal scheme amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to relevant development plan policies, the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and the effect on the openness of the Green Belt
The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed building qualifies as an appropriate facility for agricultural and equestrian purposes under NPPF paragraphs 154(a) and 154(b), and therefore does not constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

Framework references: 143, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy GB1, Policy EV7, Policy EV8, Policy EQ11, Policy DS1, Policy HC10

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