The Ferns, 6 Broc Hill Way, Brocton, ST17 0UB

Authority: Stafford
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: agricultural
Postcode: ST17 0UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
whether other considerations clearly outweigh the harm to the Green Belt and any other harm as to amount to very special circumstances

What decided it

The substantial harm to the openness of the Green Belt caused by the increased quantum of development was not clearly outweighed by the moderate benefits of consolidating machinery and replacing an existing building.

The substantial weight given to harm to the Green Belt and its openness was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of the proposal, and very special circumstances were not established.

Framework references: GB7, GB6, S5

Plan policies cited: Policy SP7 of The Plan for Stafford Borough 2011-2031

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