Planning appeal decision
The Stables, High Rigg, High Brigham, Cockermouth , Cumbria, CA13 0TA
Planning appeal 3294782 at The Stables, High Rigg, High Brigham, Cockermouth , Cumbria, CA13 0TA (Allerdale Borough Council *) was dismissed on 21 July 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, 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.
the change of use from stables to holiday let cottage
- Authority
- Allerdale Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- CA13 0TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the rural area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SA32Policy S31Policy S4Policy S32Policy S33Policy S2
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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