Land to the west of Garr Lane, Torver, Coniston, LA21 8BE

Without planning permission, operational development on the Land consisting of: a) the formation of a track and hard standings with edging stones; b) the installation of four hot tubs and associated infrastructure consisting of heaters, cabling and water piping; c) the installation of four glazed raised decking areas and steps; d) the installation of 18 lighting posts. all in the approximate positions marked on the attached Plan 2

Authority: Lake District
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 development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, having regard to the site's location within the National Park and the World Heritage Site

What decided it

The development harms the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area and fails to conserve or enhance the local landscape of the National Park, with the modest public benefits insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the World Heritage Site's significance.

The less than substantial harm to the Outstanding Universal Value and significance of the World Heritage Site was weighed against the modest public benefits of enhanced holiday accommodation facilities and potential increased economic investment, with the balance tipping against the development.

Framework references: 182, 195, 205, 206, 207, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy 01, Policy 05, Policy 06, Policy 07, Policy 18

Judgments cited: Skerritts of Nottingham Ltd v SSETR (No.2) [2000] 2 PLR 102

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