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Dismissed31 January 20253348029

Forest and Wye Valley Caravan and Campsite , St Briavels , Lydney, GL15 6QU

Planning appeal 3348029 at Forest and Wye Valley Caravan and Campsite , St Briavels , Lydney, GL15 6QU (Forest of Dean District Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2025 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, which lies within the Wye Valley National Landscape, also referred to as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Siting of 41 holiday (caravan) lodges in lieu of 60 touring caravan and glamping pitches, demolition of all existing facilities buildings and environmental improvements throughout

Authority
Forest of Dean District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
GL15 6QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, which lies within the Wye Valley National Landscape, also referred to as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the Wye Valley National Landscape, to which great negative weight was given in accordance with Framework Paragraph 189, outweighed the moderate positive economic benefits of the proposal.

The economic benefits of the proposal, including employment and visitor spending, were outweighed by the great negative weight given to the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the Wye Valley National Landscape

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP.1Policy CSP.7Policy WV-D2Policy WV-D3Policy AP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 85Paragraph 88Paragraph 11

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