Olivers Yard, Barton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0AE

Planning appeal 3311191 at Olivers Yard, Barton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire, NG11 0AE (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

the replacement of wall and roof materials with new cladding and blockwork; and the change of use of the building from agricultural to light industrial (use class E(g)(iii))

Authority: Rushcliffe Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: NG11 0AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
Whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The retention and reuse of the original concrete portal frame sub-structure meant the works constituted an alteration rather than a rebuild, bringing the development within the NPPF paragraph 149(c) exception for alterations to buildings in the Green Belt.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 147Paragraph 149

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