Planning appeal decision
Dodds Lee, Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JY
Planning appeal 3287698 at Dodds Lee, Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JY (Lake District) was dismissed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The principle of the proposed development having regard to the development strategy for the area and accessibility to services and facilities.
the proposed conversion, alterations and extension to the detached garage to form holiday accommodation
- Authority
- Lake District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Megginson C
- Postcode
- CA11 0JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The principle of the proposed development having regard to the development strategy for the area and accessibility to services and facilities
What decided it
The proposed development would conflict with the development strategy for the area by locating holiday accommodation in an unsustainable location without demonstrating essential need or significant enhancement, contrary to Policy 02 of the Lake District Local Plan (2021).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 02Policy 18
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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