Land south west of Catton Pumping Station, Catton, Northumberland, NE47 9LS

Erection of five camping pods and associated clubhouse

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Walker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular reference to noise and disturbance
Biodiversity

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB, to which great weight must be given, outweighs the social and economic benefits of the proposal.

The social and economic benefits from improved facilities, diversification, job creation and increased spend, individually or cumulatively, would not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the AONB.

Framework references: 48

Plan policies cited: Policy ANDP 1, Policy ANDP 4, Policy ANDP 5, Policy GD1, Policy BE1, Policy NE1, Policy GD2, Policy NE15, Policy TM6, Policy TM12, Policy NE14, Policy NE26, Policy NE27

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