The site is located outside of any settlement and within the Cotswold National Landscape. The subject building comprised a single storey structure, built of block, render and timber cladding with sheet roofing. It has a separate vehicular access to the host dwelling, a large area of hard standing between the building and the road and a separate single storey timber stable building.

MEP was responsible for the submission of the appeal. In doing so the team produced a robust case, demonstrating that the there are a number of material considerations that outweighed potential conflict to planning policy. The benefits of the scheme included the provision of a dwelling in a District which cannot demonstrate a five year housing land supply, the sustainable location of the site, policy support under Paragraph 84 c) of the NPPF. The proposals also achieved a high quality and sustainable design that will enhance its immediate setting through high-quality materials and native planting.

The Inspector agreed with the argument presented by MEP, concluding that whilst conflict arises with the development plan, it was evident that the appeal proposal would comply with the Framework as a whole. Consequently, there are material considerations which indicate that a decision should be taken other than in strict accordance with the development plan.