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Allowed26 April 20243325972

Woodland, Alverton, NG13 9PB

Planning appeal 3325972 at Woodland, Alverton, NG13 9PB (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would be in an appropriate location, having regard to relevant development plan policy regarding development in the countryside.

use of land as woodland amenity area and fishing pond including erection of wooden lodge

Authority
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Savage K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development would be in an appropriate location, having regard to relevant development plan policy regarding development in the countryside
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The material considerations of small scale, appropriate design, landscape preservation, and positive biodiversity outcomes from woodland restoration sufficiently outweighed the conflict with Policy DM8 to justify allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM8Core Policy 9Core Policy 13Policy DM5Spatial Policy 3Core Policy 12Policy DM7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 124

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