Planning Appeal Decision in Churchill

As a result of an appeal decision, a family of gypsies is required to remove all caravans, buildings and associated works from land at Stakenbridge Lane Churchill near Kidderminster.

In December 2009, Wyre Forest District Council served an Enforcement Notice in respect of the unauthorised siting of caravans and other structures on the land which is owned by the appellant and is situated to the north of Churchill village, along Stackenbridge Lane.

The Enforcement Notice was subsequently appealed and the case heard before a planning Inspector in September of this year.  The case generated a significant level of local opposition from local residents and Churchill and Blakedown Parish Council.

Councillor Stephen Clee, Wyre Forest District Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Regeneration said “We are pleased that the planning inspector has brought this matter to a close. The issue has provoked much local concern and has involved significant levels of officers' time and effort in preparing the Council's planning case against the unauthorised occupation of the land.

“The Inspector's decision has now been received, with the Inspector finding in favour of the Council by dismissing the appeal, thereby upholding the Enforcement Notice, albeit with some amendments. The land must be cleared by 31 July 2011.”

Issued on - 9th November 2010