Gummer's How House, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8NP

Planning appeal 3285641 at Gummer's How House, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12 8NP (Lake District) was allowed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the site's location within the Lake District National Park and the English Lake District World Heritage Site.

the demolition of existing boathouse and jetty. Construction of new boathouse, dayroom, jetty and slipway with associated site works and dredging

Authority: Lake District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: LA12 8NP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The proposal would not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site, and would accord with the development plan when taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 01Policy 02Policy 04Policy 05Policy 06Policy 07

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