Land at Plots 17, 18 and 19, Ford Lane, Aston, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HG

the material change of use of the Land to use for the stationing of a caravan for residential purposes (including provisions of residential equipment and paraphernalia) and the stationing of vehicles. Operational development on the Land compromising the erection of buildings, the creation of a paved area and the erection of perimeter fencing and entrance gates

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Phillips A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the development plan and the National Planning Policy Framework
The effect on the openness of the Green Belt and on the character and appearance of the area
If the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt, whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, or any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The development comprises inappropriate development in the Green Belt which is harmful by definition, with additional harm to openness and character and appearance that is not clearly outweighed by the limited weight of the appellant's personal circumstances and objectives.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy GBR1 of the East Herts District Plan October 2018

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