Land at Church Lane, Sheering, CM22 7FG

change of use of open pasture land to a secure dog walking field with associated access, fencing and parking area

Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

effect of the proposed development on highway safety
effect of the proposed development on biodiversity, with particular regard to badgers
effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The imposition of comprehensive planning conditions restricting operating hours, customer numbers, and requiring ecological mitigation measures made the development acceptable on all four main issues.

Framework references: 135, 186

Plan policies cited: Policy T1, Policy DM1, Policy DM9

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