Planning appeal decision
Inchmarlo Main Road, Keal Cotes, Spilsby, PE23 4AQ
Planning appeal 3325025 at Inchmarlo Main Road, Keal Cotes, Spilsby, PE23 4AQ (East Lindsey District Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2024 by Inspector Wallace J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location for tourism development having regard to the spatial strategy.
erection of two holiday lodges
- Authority
- East Lindsey District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace J
- Postcode
- PE23 4AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location for tourism development having regard to the spatial strategy
What decided it
The proposed development would be contrary to ELLP Policy SP15 as it is not located in close proximity to towns, large or medium villages as required by the spatial strategy for rural tourism development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP15Policy SP10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 88
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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