Elston Lodge Farm, Elston, Newark, NG23 5PG

Planning appeal 3333696 at Elston Lodge Farm, Elston, Newark, NG23 5PG (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 December 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, 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, 'development' consisting of the material change of use of land from agricultural use to residential use (as shown within photograph 1), including associated works consisting of the erection of a hard-surfaced access track (as shown within photograph 1) and gates (as shown within photograph 2)

Authority: Newark & Sherwood District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hartley D
Postcode: NG23 5PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unauthorised material change of use of the land to residential use would cause very significant harm to the essentially open and rural character of the countryside through domestic activities and suburban appearance, and this harm is not outweighed by any material planning considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM8Spatial Policy 3Core Policy 9Policy DM5Landscape and Character Assessment SPD 2013

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