Oaklands, Westhope Cottage Junction to Lower House Farm Junction, Ticklerton, Shropshire, SY6 7DL

Change of Use of pastureland and woodland to allow camping for up to 50 tent pitches 8 glamping units and retrospective permission for shower and toilet block

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Watson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the AONB
the effect of the development on the surrounding environmental network
whether the development provides a suitable quality of visitor accommodation

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB from the cumulative effect of the development not respecting the rural and open nature of the area outweighed the modest benefits of biodiversity enhancement and economic uplift.

The modest benefits of biodiversity enhancement and economic uplift were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the AONB.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy CS6, Policy CS16, Policy CS17, Policy MD2, Policy MD11, Policy MD12

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