Estuary View Caravan Park, Bell Farm Lane, Minster-On-Sea, ME12 4JA

development described as ‘variation of condition 3 of permission NK/8/57/82 to allow 10-month occupancy’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SW/11/1588, dated 3 February 2012

Authority: Swale Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Whelan P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character of the countryside
the location of the development, in terms of access to services and facilities and the objectives of a sustainable pattern of development
the effect of the development on tourism

What decided it

The very significant harm that permanent occupancy would cause to the tranquil and isolated character of the surrounding countryside outweighed the housing and other benefits, even under the tilted balance.

Framework references: 174, 80, 105, 84

Plan policies cited: DM5, ST3, ST6, CP3, ST1, DM14, CP1, DM3, DM18, E1, E6

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