Saxon Farm Barn Long Dolver Drove, Soham, Ely, CB7 5UP

Planning appeal 3269048 at Saxon Farm Barn Long Dolver Drove, Soham, Ely, CB7 5UP (East Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal accords with relevant local policies regarding the need for, and location of, new tourist accommodation.

change of use of associated land to a "glamping" site with associated access and parking

Authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Chalk M
Postcode: CB7 5UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal proposal accords with relevant local policies regarding the need for, and location of, new tourist accommodation
The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on both location and need for tourist accommodation, and would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions, with no material considerations to outweigh these conflicts.

The harm arising from the location, lack of justification for the accommodation type, and harm to neighbouring living conditions attracted substantial weight and were not outweighed by the local economic benefits and local support for the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EMP 8Policy ENV 2

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