Creation of 19 dwellings in total through change of use at first and second floors and part of ground floor, to create 18 residential units, to include alterations and extensions to the existing building; construction of one further dwelling within existing service yard on Meer Street; internal changes to small elements of existing ground floor space to create central residential circulation core, as well as refuse/cycle store (with no changes to existing ground floor retail units); and provision of 4 parking spaces for residential use within existing service yard
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In Stratford-on-Avon District Council, approx 51.2% of Major dwellings appeals are successful. (Sample: 43 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Sargent J
Archive Data: 28 Decisions
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 14 January 2026
by JP Sargent BA(Hons) MA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 5 March 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/J3720/W/25/3372268
Bards Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EY
• The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amen…