Thornby Lodge, Consall Forge, Wetley Rock, ST9 0AJ

Planning appeal 6007233 at Thornby Lodge, Consall Forge, Wetley Rock, ST9 0AJ (Staffordshire Moorlands) was allowed on 15 July 2026 by Inspector P B Jarvis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies.

Single storey outbuilding to form residential annex

Authority: Staffordshire Moorlands
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: P B Jarvis
Postcode: ST9 0AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies
Effect on Green Belt openness
Effect on the character and appearance of the site and surroundings
Effect on the setting of nearby heritage assets
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the proposal

What decided it

The material fallback position provided by the lawful development certificate for an almost identical building, combined with the moderate weight given to providing accommodation for a disabled relative, clearly outweighed the harm from inappropriateness and Green Belt openness loss.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS10Policy DC1Policy DC3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 143Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 155

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