Woodland at Clanville, Ramridge Wood, Weyhill, SP11 9BY

Planning appeal 3312404 at Woodland at Clanville, Ramridge Wood, Weyhill, SP11 9BY (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is appropriate development in the countryside for the purposes of Council policies.

for the provision of 5 safari tents, reception, and services unit within woodland at Clanville

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jolly J
Postcode: SP11 9BY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal is appropriate development in the countryside for the purposes of Council policies
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
biodiversity
the effect of the proposal on the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site, with particular reference to nutrient neutrality

What decided it

The proposal failed to meet the requirement under Policy LE18 that tourist development in the countryside must be located within a settlement or form part of an existing tourist facility, and would cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the woodland area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LE18Policy LE16COM2 part a)COM2 part b)Policy E1Policy E2Policy E5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84Paragraph 130Paragraph 170Paragraph 179

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