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Dismissed20 July 20266008289

Barn at Newfield Green Farm, Newfield Green Lane, Marchington, ST14 8PB

Planning appeal 6008289 at Barn at Newfield Green Farm, Newfield Green Lane, Marchington, ST14 8PB (East Staffordshire) was dismissed on 20 July 2026 by Inspector C McDonagh, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Change of use from agricultural building to storage of marquees and associated equipment (Use Class B8) and extension of hardstanding

Authority
East Staffordshire
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
employment-industrial
Inspector
C McDonagh
Postcode
ST14 8PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effects of the development on the highway network
  • Whether the appeal site represents a suitable location for the development

What decided it

The development fails to meet the requirements for rural building reuse under policy SP8 and causes demonstrable harm to character and appearance and highway safety that is not outweighed by the limited economic benefits of rental income.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP1SP8SP24DP1SP2SP35T1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 89Paragraph 116Paragraph 88

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