Planesfield, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HU

Planning appeal 3290557 at Planesfield, High Halden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3HU (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 7 September 2022 by Inspector Smith D, 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.

change of use of land for a gypsy traveller site and the stationing of two static caravans, one touring caravan, the erection of stable block, hardstanding parking and turning areas and installation of subterranean sewerage bio- digester (revision to planning permission 15/01374/AS)

Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Smith D
Postcode: TN26 3HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether any harm arising would be outweighed by other material considerations including the need for and likely future provision of sites for gypsies and travellers in the Borough

What decided it

The Council's inability to provide specific deliverable sites to meet identified accommodation needs for gypsies and travellers, combined with the proposal's compliance with Policy HOU16 and limited harm to character, substantially outweighed the small negative effect on countryside character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV3aPolicy HOU16

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