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Dismissed3 April 20233304264

Withies Campsite, Stretton Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6DD

Planning appeal 3304264 at Withies Campsite, Stretton Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6DD (Shropshire County Council) was dismissed on 3 April 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape, including the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB).

the siting of 5 Glamping Pods and 2 Log Cabins and installation of grass grid access track at existing caravan and camping site

Authority
Shropshire County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
TF13 6DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape, including the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through the introduction of prominent built structures that would conflict with the informal, agricultural character of the site and its setting within the AONB landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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