Sapey Golf Club, Upper Sapey, WORCESTER, WR6 6XT

Authority: Herefordshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the three units of accommodation meet the definition of 'caravans' set out within relevant legislation
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the roof terrace and spiral staircase on the unit known as 'Carnoustie'
the effect on protected species
whether the development makes adequate provision for foul and surface water drainage

What decided it

The finding that the change of use of the land to a caravan site for three caravans accorded with the development plan taken as a whole, notwithstanding that the 'Carnoustie' unit itself did not meet the statutory definition of a caravan.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy SS6, Policy LD1, Policy SD1, Policy LD2, Policy SD4

Judgments cited: Finney v Welsh Ministers & Carmarthenshire CC & Energiekontor (UK) Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 1868

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