White Lodge, Woodcote Lane, Dodford, B61 9ED

Planning appeal 6011184 at White Lodge, Woodcote Lane, Dodford, B61 9ED (Bromsgrove District Council) was allowed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal development would be suitably located having regard to the spatial strategy for the district, including access to services and facilities.

the conversion and part extension of existing stable building into two- bedroom, self-build dwelling

Authority: Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: B61 9ED

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal development would be suitably located having regard to the spatial strategy for the district, including access to services and facilities

What decided it

Policy S5 of the Framework supports the reuse of existing buildings outside settlements, and the benefits of providing homes and effective reuse of an existing building substantially outweigh the limited harm from reliance on private vehicles in this rural location.

The conflict with the development plan's spatial strategy and limited harm from accessibility were substantially outweighed by the benefits of providing homes meeting housing needs and the effective reuse of an existing building, applying Policy S5 of the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BDP1Policy BDP2Policy BDP15Policy BDP16Policy DM6

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