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Dismissed2 June 20266006530

Moss Fennen, Dickys Lane, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0LB

Planning appeal 6006530 at Moss Fennen, Dickys Lane, Woodseaves, Stafford, ST20 0LB (Stafford) was dismissed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector D Harris-Watkins, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The proposed development's effect on the character and appearance of the street scene.

construction of new detached double garage

Authority
Stafford
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
D Harris-Watkins
Postcode
ST20 0LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The proposed development's effect on the character and appearance of the street scene

What decided it

The size and positioning of the proposed garage in relation to the scale of the building's frontage would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the street scene, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy N1 of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2014

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