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Dismissed24 January 20223278599

Youth Hostels Association, Access Road To Longthwaite From B5289, Longthwaite, CA12 5XE

Planning appeal 3278599 at Youth Hostels Association, Access Road To Longthwaite From B5289, Longthwaite, CA12 5XE (Lake District) was dismissed on 24 January 2022 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the site's location within the Lake District National Park and the English Lake District World Heritage Site.

a seasonal pitch for one touring caravan

Authority
Lake District
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Tweddle J
Postcode
CA12 5XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the site's location within the Lake District National Park and the English Lake District World Heritage Site

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the World Heritage Site's Outstanding Universal Value, which was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of diversified tourism provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 01Policy 02Policy 05Policy 06Policy 18

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