An Inspector found Southend’s enforcement action came too late after accepting consistent evidence of an independent dwelling’s occupation from November 2019.
Leigh outbuilding notice quashed after tenancy evidence
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Kenmare HMO wins Liverpool appeal on historic student use
An Inspector accepted evidence of shared student occupation before local planning restrictions, issuing a certificate for a three-to-six-person HMO.
Stondon homes: 115 allowed with drainage safeguards
The Lower Stondon scheme overcame landscape objections, but detailed design and a strategic foul water scheme still require council approval.
Cranmore homes: 25 affordable properties win appeal
An Inspector backed an affordable housing scheme and community shop, while accepting that villagers would still rely heavily on cars.
Path orders: evidence and site visit guidance clarified
England’s updated procedure guidance explains focused inquiry evidence, proportionate summaries and why a site visit cannot be assumed in every case.
Late NSIP changes: guidance clarifies examination route
The Inspectorate directs applicants to existing government guidance when changes emerge near the end of major infrastructure examinations.
Sutton extension wins appeal after room-by-room light check
The Inspector examined the unfinished neighbouring house and found its principal windows and roof lanterns would preserve acceptable outlook and daylight.
Renhold house wins garden plot appeal with ecology controls
A side-garden home was found to fit its cul-de-sac, but biodiversity requirements and detailed safeguards remain before building and occupation.
Hemel garage wins extension appeal beside neighbouring home
An Inspector found the workshop extension would cause no material harm to neighbours, with three extra employees and unchanged opening hours.
Cambuslang battery storage fails on emergency access
A 40MW scheme near Gilbertfield Farm loses its appeal because emergency access concerns outweigh its overall compliance with the development plan.
Chacombe barn wins glazing appeals, but costs refused
An Inspector accepts simpler glazing at Poplars Farm, while refusing two costs claims despite finding the council provided poor service.
Accessible homes: Scottish report tests costs and design
Consultation analysis highlights support for better housing design, but questions remain over affordability, wheelchair provision and how future standards should work.
Luton flats fail on design, private space and housing mix
The four-flat conversion loses its appeal despite acceptable neighbour impacts and benefits from bringing vacant Class E floorspace back into use.
Cambridge outbuilding roof wins appeal on neighbour outlook
The Earl Street decision grants the roof alteration already built, while expressly leaving a separate enforcement appeal for another decision.
Tewin extension wins on larger permitted fallback
The Inspector finds disproportionate enlargement and Green Belt harm, but accepts that a larger lawful alternative provides very special circumstances.
Thorpe Market self-build wins countryside policy appeal
A former farmhouse site wins permission after the Inspector gives limited weight to conflicting local policies and accepts a genuine railway alternative.
Okeford homes: 78 allowed, but developer costs refused
The Castle Lane scheme wins full permission after housing benefits outweigh policy conflict, while councillors’ refusal does not warrant a costs award.
Ash homes: up to 200 allowed with 50% affordable housing
The Shortlands Farm scheme secures outline permission, but detailed design, drainage, ecological mitigation and infrastructure requirements remain to be addressed.
Greenhithe garden appeal wins as land use was unchanged
Dartford’s notice falls after an Inspector finds that enclosing a planted strip did not change its existing residential use.
Brent enforcement notices quashed over unclear requirements
Two householders win appeals over defective notices, but the Inspector leaves Brent free to consider fresh enforcement action.
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