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Dismissed28 February 20233271514

White Post Farm White Post Lane, Sole Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA13 9AX

Planning appeal 3271514 at White Post Farm White Post Lane, Sole Street, Cobham, Gravesend, DA13 9AX (Gravesham Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2023 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The appellant and family's status as a Gypsy or Traveller.

the change of use of land to form a Gypsy and Traveller site comprising two pitches for static caravans and two associated pitches for to uring caravans amenity day rooms and hardstanding

Authority
Gravesham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Murray D
Postcode
DA13 9AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The appellant and family's status as a Gypsy or Traveller
  • The effect on the openness of the Green Belt and the landscape character of the area
  • The accessibility of the site in sustainability terms
  • The effect on the Thames Estuary and Marshes Special Protection Area (SPA)
  • Personal circumstances including the best interest of any child

What decided it

The late notification of the Thames Estuary and Marshes SPA issue and lack of sufficient evidence regarding mitigation measures and Natural England advice meant the proposal could not be approved as the Inspector could not carry out an Appropriate Assessment or ensure adequate mitigation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy CS02Core Strategy Policy CS12Core Strategy Policy CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 147Paragraph 148Paragraph 105Paragraph 57

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