Appeal Dismissed — Penkridge
26/00188/FUL
The Granary, Penkridge, ST19 5NT
The appeal decision concerns a proposal by Ms. Helena Dolisznyj for a single-storey self-build dwelling at The Granary, Lyne Hill Lane, Penkridge, which was refused by South Staffordshire District Council. The main issues examined by the Inspector included whether the proposed development constituted inappropriate development in the Green Belt, its impact on highway safety, and its potential effects on the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Inspector found that the proposal was inappropriate under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as it did not meet the criteria for exceptions related to the replacement of buildings or development on previously developed land. The proposed dwelling would be materially larger than the existing structure and would significantly harm the openness of the Green Belt. Furthermore, the site’s location was deemed unsustainable due to inadequate access to services and public transport. Regarding the Cannock Chase SAC, the Inspector noted that the proposal lacked a completed legal agreement to secure necessary mitigation measures against potential adverse effects on the SAC’s integrity. Consequently, the Inspector could not confirm that the development would not harm the SAC. On highway safety, the Inspector expressed concerns about the visibility at the access point from Lyne Hill Lane, which could pose risks despite the limited expected traffic increase. Ultimately, the appeal was dismissed due to the identified harms, with the Inspector concluding that the proposal did not constitute very special circumstances to outweigh the harm caused by inappropriateness and other issues. No specific conditions were detailed in the decision letter.
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