The Old House Deanslade Farm Claypit Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0AG

1. 1.The parking arrangement as implemented fails to provide a satisfactory and functional layout. A number of the parking spaces do not achieve appropriate minimum dimensions and the constrained arrangement gives rise to poorly configured parking, manoeuvring and circulation areas. A reduced level of parking could enable a more appropriately designed and functional arrangement to be achieved, and no justification has been provided for the number of spaces required to serve the permitted yoga and fitness studio. The development therefore fails to provide suitably designed off street parking and circulation facilities and is contrary to Policies CP5, ST1 and ST2 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy, the Sustainable Design Supplementary Planning Document and Policy TR4 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The parking layout as implemented, by reason of the number, extent, positioning and dispersed arrangement of parking spaces around the site, results in a fragmented and poorly conceived form of development which fails to respond positively to the residential character and context of the site. The positioning of parking and associated vehicle activity in close proximity to neighbouring residential properties also results in an unacceptable degree of disturbance through vehicle movements, manoeuvring, noise and headlight glare. The development therefore fails to safeguard the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers and is contrary to Policies CP3 and BE1 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy and Policies DP3 and P3 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WS14 0AG

Parish

Lichfield City

Date validated

10 August 2026

Consultation end

14 September 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Tom Watts

Documents

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