Proposed Holiday Let Barn Conversion Platt Lane Whixall Shropshire

1. 1.Insufficient information has been submitted to enable the Local Planning Authority to fully assess the potential impacts of the proposed development on bats, which are a European Protected Species. The submitted Ecological Report recommends further surveys are carried out and these have not been submitted to accompany the application. In the absence of this information, the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the proposal would conserve or enhance biodiversity or avoid harm to protected species. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 19 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy CS17 of the Shropshire Core Strategy and Policy MD12 of the SAMDev Plan, which seek to protect, conserve and enhance biodiversity and ensure that development does not adversely affect protected species or their habitats. Tabitha Lythe Planning and Development Services Manager Case officer: Mared Rees-Jones, Senior Planning Officer, 01743 256041 Northern Team, planning.northern@shropshire.gov.uk - 01743 258940

From the council's decision notice.

Date validated

10 August 2026

Consultation end

6 September 2026

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