Weston, Beckermet, Egremont, CA22 2NX

Planning appeal 3296195 at Weston, Beckermet, Egremont, CA22 2NX (Copeland Borough Council *) was dismissed on 7 December 2022 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.

outline planning permission for redevelopment of builders yard to residential

Authority: Copeland Borough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harrison F
Postcode: CA22 2NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

The proposal would not provide a suitable location for housing due to poor accessibility of services and facilities, conflicting with policies ST1, ST2 and SS3 of the Local Plan which are consistent with the Framework, and the Council can demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply, so the tilted balance does not apply.

The significant weight afforded to the conflict with development plan policies on accessibility and sustainability outweighed the limited benefits of brownfield redevelopment, additional dwellings, and economic benefits, resulting in dismissal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ST1Policy ST2Policy SS3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 48Paragraph 80Paragraph 79Paragraph 105Paragraph 92Paragraph 11Paragraph 219
Judgments: Braintree District Council v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Ors [2017] EWHC 2743 (Admin)

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