The Old House Gentlemans Lane Ullenhall Henley-in-Arden B95 5PT

1. 1.Limited information has been submitted regarding the historic and current agricultural functions of the agricultural unit and the buildings subject of this application. It is not clearly evidenced from the information submitted that the site is part of an established agricultural unit and there is insufficient evidence to confirm that the building has been in last use for agriculture. The proposal therefore conflicts with the requirements of Q.1 (a) and (b) and Paragraph W of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended and the proposal is not permitted development).
2. 2.Insufficient information has been submitted to conclude that the application has sufficiently demonstrated that the curtilage meets with the requirements set out in paragraph X, being no larger than the land area occupied by the building. In addition, on the east of the building, the redline is drawn tightly around the building, but the main access to the dwelling would be on this eastern side, and it is therefore not clear if the dwelling can be accessed within its curtilage. Therefore, the proposed development is has failed to clearly demonstrate compliance with Paragraph X of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the GPDO. Case Officer: Eleanor Bass Reference No.
3. 3.The Local Planning Authority considers that there has been conflicting/insufficient information provided to demonstrate that the proposals would comply with Q.1 (e) and (f) of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended and the proposal is not permitted development) in respect of any agricultural tenancy at the site.
4. 4.The Council have insufficient information to confirm that the existing foundations of the building are strong enough to take the loading of a first floor and if building operations would be required that would be other than those listed in Q.1 (j). The structural report does not confirm that the existing frame and foundations of the building are capable of sustaining the proposed works, particularly the insertion of a first floor. In the absence of substantive evidence in this regard, it is not clear whether the proposed works could be achieved without significant building operations, particularly structural alterations. Therefore, the development is contrary to Q.1(J) of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended.
5. 5.Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposal would meet the requirement for new dwellings permitted under the GPDO, to comply with the Nationally Described Space Standards. Paragraph W.(3)(b) is clear that applications may be refused if the developer has provided insufficient information to establish whether the proposed development complies with any conditions, limitations or restrictions applicable. Therefore, the development is contrary to Q.1(o) of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

B95 5PT

Application type

Change of Use Agr Build to Dwelling

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Ullenhall

Date validated

4 February 2026

Consultation expiry

2 April 2026

Consultation start

4 February 2026

Consultation end

25 February 2026

Target decision date

1 April 2026

Application expires

3 April 2026

Agent

Stansgate Planning

Agent address

4 The Courtyard (EN/11329) Timothy's Bridge Road Stratford Upon Avon CV37 9NP

Statutory period

58 days

Site notice start

10 March 2026

Site notice end

2 April 2026

Documents

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