Planning appeal decision
Braunston Field, Braunston Road , Oakham, LE15 8UH
Planning appeal 3328979 at Braunston Field, Braunston Road , Oakham, LE15 8UH (Rutland County Council) was allowed on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is an essential form of development in the countryside.
for the erection of a temporary wood shed to provide shelter for dogs during dog walking activities
- Authority
- Rutland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- LE15 8UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is an essential form of development in the countryside
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The shed's modest size, essential function in supporting an authorised dog walking use, discreet positioning adjacent to boundary hedging, and muted colour finish meant it was neither harmful to the countryside nor to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy CS4Policy SP15Policy CS19Policy 2 of the Oakham and Barleythorpe Neighbourhood Plan
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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