Land South West of Closehead, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1LZ

Planning appeal 3301165 at Land South West of Closehead, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1LZ (Northumberland County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use of the land to site the hut for holiday let accommodation on the character of the landscape.

Material change of use of part of the land from agricultural use for the siting of a shepherd hut for use as holiday let accommodation

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Cullen F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the change of use of the land to site the hut for holiday let accommodation on the character of the landscape

What decided it

The material change of use of the land in this specific location for holiday let accommodation causes unacceptable harm to the character of the landscape by introducing an isolated and visually intrusive feature into an open, agrarian landscape, conflicting with local and national policy requirements to conserve and enhance the natural environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy STP1Policy ECN14Policy ECN15Policy QOP1Policy ENV1Policy ENV3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84

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