Land Adj. Willowell, Spring Valley Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7SD

Planning appeal 3321142 at Land Adj. Willowell, Spring Valley Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7SD (Tendring District Council) was allowed on 8 January 2024 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed use would be appropriate for an existing rural building, having regard to Local Plan policies.

the conversion of a stable block into two holiday units

Authority: Tendring District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Wright A
Postcode: CO7 7SD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed use would be appropriate for an existing rural building, having regard to Local Plan policies
whether the appeal site would be an appropriate location for the proposed development, having regard to Local Plan policies
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Special Protection Area and Ramsar site

What decided it

The appellants' unilateral undertaking to contribute to the Essex Coast Recreational Disturbance Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy, endorsed by Natural England, resolved the SPA/Ramsar site integrity issue and allowed the appeal to proceed on the basis of compliance with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PP8Policy PP13Policy SP3Policy SPL1Policy SPL2Policy SP8Policy SP6Policy SP2Policy PPL4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 49Paragraph 50

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