Planning appeal decision
Land at Wintrick Farm, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QN
Planning appeal 3338945 at Land at Wintrick Farm, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QN (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal constitutes an acceptable form of development outside the development limits.
erection of a single new self-build holiday let including hardstanding and landscaping
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrison F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal constitutes an acceptable form of development outside the development limits
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet the requirements of Policy ECN15 and Policy 7 of the Neighbourhood Plan, as it does not demonstrably improve and diversify the tourist offer, does not provide necessary accommodation along an established tourist route, and does not constitute low-impact accommodation in the specified forms of bunkhouses, chalets, touring caravans or camping.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ECN15Policy STP1Policy 7 of the Thirston Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2036Policy HOU5
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.
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