Planning appeal decision
East Ravendale Farm, East Ravendale, Grimsby, DN37 0RX
Planning appeal 3297800 at East Ravendale Farm, East Ravendale, Grimsby, DN37 0RX (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2023 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
portacabin without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/0078/17/FUL, dated 21 March 2017
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- DN37 0RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable, having regard to the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The portacabin is an incongruous, poorly-designed structure that fails to conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, and there are no changed circumstances or clear justification to warrant further temporary or permanent permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5Policy 42Policy 22GEN2NH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 130
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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