Planning appeal decision
Akebar Park , Patrick Brompton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LY
Planning appeal 3317473 at Akebar Park , Patrick Brompton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LY (Richmondshire District Council *) was allowed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the change of use of land to allow extension of existing caravan park and development for 27 additional holiday lodges and caravan holiday homes with associated landscaping scheme
- Authority
- Richmondshire District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- DL8 5LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- flood risk
What decided it
The proposal represents a limited, low-density extension to an established caravan park that would be well-screened and would not result in harm to character and appearance or flood risk when subject to appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP10Policy CP12Policy CP14
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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