The appeal is dismissed and planning permission is refused for the erection of 18 houses, new access, open space, landscaping works, church car park with separate access and extension to churchyard (for ashes only burial) at Kissing Tree House, Kissing Tree Way, Alveston, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7QT. The application Ref 13/02806/FUL, dated 23 October 2013, was refused by notice dated 13 May 2014. The appeal is made by Chris Swan with Spitfire Properties LLP against the decision of Stratford on Avon District Council.