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Dismissed25 September 20266011888

Heather Lodge, 2 Old Acre Lane, Stafford, ST17 0TW

Planning appeal 6011888 at Heather Lodge, 2 Old Acre Lane, Stafford, ST17 0TW (Stafford) was dismissed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a replacement dwelling

Authority
Stafford
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
ST17 0TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The height, volume, massing and design of the replacement dwelling would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area by appearing overly dominant and incongruous in its setting, conflicting with development plan design policies, and this harm is not outweighed by the housing land supply shortfall or self-build benefits.

The harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by the modest economic benefits of construction, the self-build status (which would not increase net dwelling numbers as it is a replacement), or the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Borough Plan Policy N7Borough Plan Policy C5(f)Borough Plan Policy N1

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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