Moor Ford Barn 146 Red Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5ND

Planning appeal 3341631 at Moor Ford Barn 146 Red Lane, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 5ND (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 7 January 2025 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the developments constitute inappropriate development in the green belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

new stables and hardstanding

Authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: McDonagh C
Postcode: HD9 5ND

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the developments constitute inappropriate development in the green belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
The effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the area
Whether any harm to the green belt by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the developments

What decided it

The extensive hardstanding and associated increased vehicular activity in both developments caused harm to Green Belt openness and rural character that was not outweighed by any demonstrated very special circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP2LP10LP24LP56LP60
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 155Paragraph 153Paragraph 135

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