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Planning permission granted19 March 20253332852

Hay Green Barn Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE

Planning appeal 3332852 at Hay Green Barn Hay Green Lane, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XE (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 19 March 2025 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.

the material change of use of the Land for the siting and use of the land for human habitation of a chalet/lodge

Authority
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Franks Z
Postcode
S70 5XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining properties
  • Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the development

What decided it

The removal of the pre-existing caravan, hardstanding and associated structures from a more prominent location, combined with a comprehensive landscaping scheme and biodiversity net gain, clearly outweighed the harm to Green Belt openness and limited harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

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