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Sarratt homes: 20 allowed on grey belt, but costs refused
The Church Lane scheme includes ten affordable homes, with landscape harm outweighed by housing benefits and a 1.2-year land supply.
Finchley extension wins appeal beside landmark pub
An extra storey above an East End Road dental practice is approved after an inspector finds the neighbouring pub’s landmark role protected.
Shrewsbury flats fail over unsafe flood escape routes
The Pump House flats would sit above the predicted flood level, but the Inspector found that access, evacuation and rescue remained unsafe.
Manchester rooftop flats fail on fifth-storey design
The Beech Court scheme proposed four family-sized flats, but the Inspector found its height, bulk and contrasting materials unacceptable on Willow Bank.
Caterham homes fail despite station Green Belt exception
The Waller Lane scheme cleared the station policy test, but harm to rural character, significant trees and protected species defeated the appeal.
Westerleigh homes fail despite agreed grey belt status
Nine homes at Elm Barn Farm were rejected after the Inspector found that grey belt status did not overcome an unsuitable location.
Great Totham homes fail on access and self-build evidence
Two proposed self-build houses near Howells Farm Cottages failed on countryside accessibility and insufficient evidence for the claimed biodiversity exemption.
Roydon homes lose appeal, despite habitats objection failing
The Barn Hill proposal failed on Green Belt harm, but the Inspector found insufficient evidence to bar the permission-in-principle route.
Corringham bungalow wins appeal despite character harm
The inspector accepts limited harm to the Frost Estate, but gives substantial weight to housing benefits and imposes eight conditions.
Oadby self-build home wins backland and biodiversity appeal
A five-bedroom garden house gains permission after the inspector accepts its layout, tree evidence and legal commitment to self-build occupation.
Perthshire holiday lets: ministers approve planning controls
Ministerial approval clears the way for controls in parts of Perth and Kinross, but the designation date needs a separate notice.
Northampton pub flats appeal fails on loss and design
The Bat and Wickets scheme failed despite a housing shortfall, with missing pub-retention evidence and harm from the proposed extensions.
Bourne bungalows win appeal despite flood concerns
The Drummond Road scheme replaces one house with nine bungalows, with detailed drainage and other safeguards required before construction can proceed.
Biddulph Moor homes win appeal for up to seven dwellings
The Farmside Lane appeal establishes housing in principle, while leaving design, drainage, ecology and highway details for a separate consent application.
Harley homes win appeal after density objection fails
Five homes were allowed on Harley Road after the Inspector rejected a density objection, with access approved and other details reserved.
Knowsley HMO controls approved across whole borough
Cabinet backs borough-wide controls on small shared homes, with the legal notice, commencement date and consultation arrangements still to follow.
North Northamptonshire plan starts 30-month preparation
The council has begun formal plan preparation, with consultation expected in early 2027 and adoption targeted for March 2029.
Guilden Morden homes backed for eight self-build plots
Councillors back eight self-build plots near New Road, with detailed approvals and the formal decision notice still to follow.
Derby annexe wins appeal to become a separate home
The inspector accepted limited bedroom outlook and a small private garden, but replacement parking must be provided before occupation.
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