Chequer Tree Paddock, Colliers Hill, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HT

Planning appeal 3246190 at Chequer Tree Paddock, Colliers Hill, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7HT (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Murray D, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The accord of the proposal with the development strategy.

the change of use of land to private gypsy and traveller caravan site consisting of a single pitch containing 1 No. mobile home, 1 No. touring caravan and associated works

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Murray D
Postcode: TN25 7HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The accord of the proposal with the development strategy
The effect on the character and appearance of the area
The effect on the Stodmarsh Lakes Special Protection Area (SPS)
Whether previously developed land
The need for and supply of gypsy and traveller sites
The appellants' personal circumstances and the best interests of children

What decided it

The proposal did not conflict with the development plan (no significant visual harm) and the Council could not demonstrate an adequate supply of gypsy and traveller sites with no suitable alternative available, so nothing outweighed the accordance with the development plan.

The proposal accorded with the development plan taken as a whole and there were no other considerations which outweighed that accordance, so permission was granted on a permanent basis.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU16Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV3a
Judgments: Lisa Smith

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