Without planning permission, the unauthorised; (i) material change of use from agricultural land to residential traveller encampment, in the approximate location shown shaded in blue on the attached plan, and storage of caravans, trailers, plant machinery and all associated equipment; and (ii) operational development including the erection of close boarded timber fence, around the
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In Stafford Borough Council, approx 45.9% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 37 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Willows P
Archive Data: 16 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
18.8%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 17 March 2026
by Peter Willows BA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 16 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/Y3425/C/25/3361612
Land Lying to the East of Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke on Trent,
Staffordshire ST11 9PB
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town …