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Dismissed3 April 20253355529

Moontree Lodge, B6341 Monkridge To Elsdon, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AE

Planning appeal 3355529 at Moontree Lodge, B6341 Monkridge To Elsdon, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AE (Northumberland) was dismissed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape character of the Northumberland National Park, and the effect upon intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside.

Change of use of land for siting of storage container for equipment at Moontree Lodge, Elsdon, Northumberland, NE19 1AE

Authority
Northumberland
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Change of use
Inspector
Scott A
Postcode
NE19 1AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape character of the Northumberland National Park, and the effect upon intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside

What decided it

The visual harm to the landscape character and intrinsic beauty of the countryside from the industrial aesthetics of the metal container outweighs the accessibility and functional benefits to the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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