Development Land off Danes Road, Staveley, LA8 9PW

development of office/light industrial units with associated landscaping and parking

Authority: Lake District
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Major offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector: Baxter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the surrounding area in terms of drainage
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the setting, character or appearance of the Staveley Conservation Area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regards to outlook, privacy and parking

What decided it

The proposal would have a likely significant adverse effect on the River Kent Special Area of Conservation due to inadequate assessment of nutrient neutrality and potential sewer surcharge, which could not be mitigated and outweighed the acceptable aspects of the scheme.

Framework references: 199

Plan policies cited: Policy 01, Policy 02, Policy 04, Policy 06, Policy 07, Policy 08

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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