Site at Hangmans Cross, Stourport on Severn, DY13 9QQ

the use of land as a 2 pitch caravan site consisting of 2 mobile homes; 2 touring caravans; 2 utility blocks, car parking, septic tank and associated works; retention of stable building permitted under reference 19/02104/FUL

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Thandi B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be located within an appropriate location having regard to access to services and facilities

What decided it

significant uncertainty over whether the Council could demonstrate a sufficient deliverable 5-year supply of gypsy and traveller pitches outweighed the limited conflict with the development plan's locational policies.

significant weight attached to the uncertain and likely insufficient 5-year supply of gypsy and traveller pitches outweighed the limited weight given to the minor conflict with SWDP Policies 2, 4 and 17.

Framework references: 105

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 17, Policy SWDP 2C, Policy SWDP 4, SWDP Policies 2, 4 and 17 (i) and (x)

Judgments cited: Smith v SSLUHC & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1391

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