Fisherground Lodges, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TF

The conversion and change of use of redundant agricultural shed into 3 tourist accommodation units, the siting of an additional freestanding lodge, addition of new external cladding and roof finishes to the redundant shed. Associated changes to the site for car parking and landscaping

Authority: Lake District
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Martinson P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would comply with the development plan policies relating to the provision of holiday accommodation with particular regard to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on protected species, specifically bats

What decided it

The proposal would conflict with development plan policies relating to holiday accommodation and would cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the National Park landscape, combined with unresolved impacts on protected bat species.

Framework references: 186, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy 02, Policy 01, Policy 04, Policy 05, Policy 06, Policy 11, Policy 15, Policy 18

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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