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

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

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.

Framework references: 49, 50

Plan policies cited: Policy PP8, Policy PP13, Policy SP3, Policy SPL1, Policy SPL2, Policy SP8, Policy SP6, Policy SP2, Policy PPL4

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