Land at Losito Stud Marstow Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire

1. 1.The proposed dwelling, by reason of its siting, associated domestic curtilage and the introduction of residential activity within a prominent and visually sensitive location, would result in an unacceptable urbanising encroachment into the countryside and would fail to conserve and enhance the character, appearance and scenic beauty of the Wye Valley National Landscape. Furthermore, insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate how the development would accommodate and safeguard the definitive route of Public Footpath WC94 and protect its recreational and amenity value. As such, the development would harm the character of the site and surrounding landscaping, failing to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the protected landscape and conflicting with Policies SD1 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy, Policies WG7 and WG14 of the Whitchurch and Ganarew Neighbourhood Development Plan, and Policies DP3, N2, N4, P3, and TR8 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2026.
2. 2.The proposed dwelling, by reason of its location within, and access through the operational equestrian facility, would expose future occupiers to noise, disturbance, vehicle movements and activity associated with the lawful operation of the site. This relationship would result in an unsatisfactory standard of residential amenity and has the potential to create conflict between the residential use and the continued operation of the equestrian enterprise. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy, Policy WG7 of the Whitchurch and Ganarew Neighbourhood Development Plan, and Policy L2 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Application type

Planning Permission

Applicant

Private applicant