Planning appeal decision
Townend Farm, Whitby Road, Easington, Redcar and Cleveland , TS13 4NE
Planning appeal 3350385 at Townend Farm, Whitby Road, Easington, Redcar and Cleveland , TS13 4NE (North York Moors) was dismissed on 19 March 2025 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the North York Moors National Park.
extension of five van site (motorhomes – no tents to provide an additional 7 hardstandings and new access direct to Whitby Road (A174)
- Authority
- North York Moors
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- TS13 4NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the North York Moors National Park
- highway safety
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan through harmful effects on National Park character and appearance and highway safety, with no material considerations justifying a decision contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy BPolicy UE2Policy CO2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189
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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