Sunfield Stables, Diglea, Diggle, Oldham, Lancs, OL3 5LA

Siting of 5 Glamping Pods in agricultural field, formation of access track and new septic tank

Authority: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Brook S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to any relevant development plan policies and the Framework, including where relevant, the effect on openness
The effect of the proposed development upon water quality
Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, or any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial harm to Green Belt openness and purpose of safeguarding countryside from encroachment was not clearly outweighed by the moderate benefits of rural tourism diversification and economic growth.

Framework references: 154, 155, 153, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy 22, Policy 19

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