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Dismissed29 May 20253354041

Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing Heath, Ashford, TN27 0BT

Planning appeal 3354041 at Brockton Farm Paddock, Vicarage Lane, Charing Heath, Ashford, TN27 0BT (Ashford Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 May 2025 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the integrity of protected European sites, with particular reference to nutrient pollution.

retrospective application for continued use of Gypsy/Traveller site with 4no plots each with 1no static, 1no tourer, 1no dayroom and associated access

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
TN27 0BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the integrity of protected European sites, with particular reference to nutrient pollution
  • the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The adverse effect on the integrity of protected European sites through nutrient pollution, in the absence of sufficient evidence to demonstrate adequate mitigation, is sufficient to conclude the development is unacceptable and outweighs the material benefits of the scheme.

The substantial harm to the integrity of the SAC and SPA was not outweighed by the considerable benefits of meeting unmet Traveller accommodation need, advancing equality of opportunity for ethnic minorities and disabled persons, and supporting children's welfare and best interests.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy HOU16Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV3aPolicy ENV5Charing Neighbourhood Plan 2023 Policy E4Charing Neighbourhood Plan 2023 Policy D1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 193Paragraph 195

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