Chestnut Caravan Park, Steppingley Road Tingrith, Milton Keynes, MK17 9FG

4 additional caravan plots for static caravans and towing caravans

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Owen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (PPTS) and relevant development plan policies
the effect of the development on openness
whether the site is suitably located with respect to its access to services and facilities by sustainable modes of transport
the effect of the proposal on the Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area (NIA)
whether the site is suitably located with respect to living conditions for its future residents with respect to noise, foul water drainage and amenity space
would the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial harm to the Green Belt by virtue of inappropriateness, combined with failures to support sustainable modes of travel and provide acceptable living conditions, was not clearly outweighed by unmet need for Gypsy and Traveller accommodation or the appellant's personal and family circumstances.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP4, Policy HQ1, Policy SP7, Policy CC8, Policy H7, Policy EE8

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