®Planning appeal decision
Woodside Cottage Wood Lane, South Kyme, Lincoln, LN4 4AB
change of use of existing paddock land to 3 non- permanent structures, which would be 2 pods and 1 shepherd hut. This accommodation offer would bring social, economic and environmental benefits to the site and surrounding area through increased overnight visitors, increased spend in the local economy and a habit enhancement resulting in biodiversity gain. The units would serve as year-round accommodation for people visiting Lincolnshire. The Shepherds hut would sleep 2 people and the two pods a maximum of 4 people each. This is to include locating a septic tank if permission is given. A new driveway and car parking constructed from gravel would be required as it is currently field access
- Authority
- North Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Dade E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to development plan policies for the distribution of development
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal failed to justify a countryside location under development plan policies for the distribution of development and would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area through its urbanising effect on the open, rural landscape.
Framework references: 135
Plan policies cited: CLLP Policy S1, CLLP Policy S5, CLLP Policy S43, CLLP Policy S53
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