Planning appeal decision
Land North East of Fieldholme, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3XJ
Planning appeal 3331312 at Land North East of Fieldholme, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3XJ (Northumberland County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission the installation of hard standing for access and 6no. pitches, the installation of electricity & water points to each pitch, the installation of a septic tank and the erection of a breezeblock building
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Major traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Franks Z
- Postcode
- NE66 3XJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The operational development causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the countryside area and conflicts with development plan policies requiring conservation and protection of the natural environment and countryside character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV1ENV3Policy 1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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