The Pavilion, Whittlebury Park, Whittlebury, TOWCESTER, Northamptonshire, NN12 8WP

creation of an indoor/outdoor Wedding Ceremony facility, in conjunction with returning the Greenkeepers Compound to formerly approved location

Authority: West Northamptonshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Gee R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on ecology, including having regard to the adjacent ancient and semi-ancient woodland
the effect of the proposal on archaeology
the effect of the proposal on the site's drainage and flood risk

What decided it

The insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposal would not have a harmful effect on the adjacent ancient and semi-ancient woodland designated as a Local Wildlife Site, with inadequate mitigation possible given the site's proximity to the woodland boundary.

Framework references: 180

Plan policies cited: Policy BN2, Policy BN5, Policy BN7, Policy EMP5, Policy HE1, Policy HE2

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