Land at Roundhill and Fairfield Plantations, Ravendale Road, Hatcliffe, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 0SN

Planning appeal 3321184 at Land at Roundhill and Fairfield Plantations, Ravendale Road, Hatcliffe, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 0SN (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with respect to the landscape character of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape including its geological interest.

mountain bike trails area with proposed associated landscaping and parking

Authority: North East Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Wallace J
Postcode: DN37 0SN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with respect to the landscape character of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape including its geological interest
biodiversity and protected species
highway safety

What decided it

The development would conflict with the development plan by causing unacceptable harm to the landscape character and geological interest of the National Landscape, biodiversity, and highway safety, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 5Policy 41Policy 42
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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