(i) Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land as domestic garden land associated with the dwelling known as the Coach House, Bridgnorth Road, Stourton, Stourbridge DY7 5BQ; and (ii) Unauthorised development to facilitate the material change of use of the land comprising: (a) The permanent storage of a converted horsebox, associated wooden platform and steps;
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Inspector Profile: Harbottle M
Archive Data: 20 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
35.0%
↑ High
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 16 March 2026
by Mark Harbottle BSc MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 29 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/C3430/C/24/3350817
Land to the south of Coach House, Bridgnorth Road, Stourton, Stourbridge
DY7 5BQ
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country P…