Planning appeal decision
Land Adj to Lodge Farm , Cow Close Lane, Moorsholm, Redcar and Cleveland , TS13 3JE
Planning appeal 3339823 at Land Adj to Lodge Farm , Cow Close Lane, Moorsholm, Redcar and Cleveland , TS13 3JE (North York Moors) was dismissed on 18 July 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and the landscape and scenic beauty of the NYMNP.
erection of general purpose agricultural building with associated access improvements and hardstanding (revised scheme to 2022/0427)
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- TS12 3JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and the landscape and scenic beauty of the NYMNP
- whether there is a need for an agricultural building
What decided it
The proposal would harm the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park, a matter to which great weight must be given, and no functional agricultural need has been demonstrated to justify the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BL5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182
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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