Stanton Mill, Stanton Upon Hine Heath, SY4 4LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the proposed dwelling would be located within a suitable location with respect to local and national policies
• the effect of the proposal on flood related matters

What decided it

The proposal fails the Sequential Test for flood risk and is located in an inaccessible position outside the settlement boundary where occupiers would be reliant on private cars, conflicting with development plan policies and providing strong reasons to refuse that displace the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

The flood risk concerns and poor locational accessibility, combined with failure of the Sequential Test, provide a strong reason to refuse that outweighs the modest benefits of housing supply, self-build provision (not legally secured), archaeological interest, and rural community vitality.