Planning appeal decision
Henlle Park Golf Club, Henlle Lane, Gobowen, Shropshire , SY11 3LQ
Planning appeal 3303850 at Henlle Park Golf Club, Henlle Lane, Gobowen, Shropshire , SY11 3LQ (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 11 April 2023 by Inspector Bristow T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on heritage and the landscape.
described on the application form as ‘use of part of existing golf course for stationing 90 holiday lodges with associated roads, drainage and associated works
- Authority
- Shropshire County Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Bristow T
- Postcode
- SY11 3LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on heritage and the landscape
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets and landscape character without clear and convincing justification, contrary to NPPF paragraph 200, and the public benefits did not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5CS6CS17MD2MD11MD12MD13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 84Paragraph 174Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 203
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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