Low Holland Farmhouse, Low Holland Lane, Sturton Le Steeple, DN22 9HH

described on the application form as the change of use of land next to Low Holland Farmhouse from agricultural to residential garden and to include floor mounted solar panels and new walling to boundary fronting Low Holland Lane

Authority: Bassetlaw District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wilkinson F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The localised impact of the solar panels and the limited visibility from surrounding areas, combined with the ability to screen them through existing and additional landscaping, meant the development would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM4 of the Bassetlaw District Local Development Framework Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD, 2011, Successful Places: Place Making Principles Supplementary Planning Document, Policy 5 of the Sturton Ward Neighbourhood Plan Review 2021 – 2037

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