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Dismissed2 March 20223280156

Brookside Caravan Park, Stather Road, Burton-upon-Stather, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9DH

Planning appeal 3280156 at Brookside Caravan Park, Stather Road, Burton-upon-Stather, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 9DH (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on protected species, specifically badgers.

described in the application form as ‘change of use of land to permit the siting of static caravans (resubmission of PA/2020/276)

Authority
North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Martinson P
Postcode
DN15 9DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on protected species, specifically badgers
  • The effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The proposal would adversely affect badgers, a protected species known to be present at the site, because the proposed mitigation measures were not adequately detailed or evidenced to prevent harm, contrary to NPPF paragraph 180 and local plan biodiversity policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS5CS17R13RD2DS1H7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 174Paragraph 180

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