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Notice varied and upheld6 July 20263356610

Land Opposite Orchard View, Saltcoats, Holmrook, CA19 1YY

Planning appeal 3356610 at Land Opposite Orchard View, Saltcoats, Holmrook, CA19 1YY (Lake District) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 July 2026 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters stated in the enforcement notice constitute a breach of planning control (ground c).

without planning permission making a material change of use of the land from use as agricultural to use as agricultural and residential, including the residential occupation of two caravans

Authority
Lake District
Appeal type
minor · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Franks Z
Postcode
CA19 1YY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the matters stated in the enforcement notice constitute a breach of planning control (ground c)
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, and whether there is an essential need for residential development in this location (ground a)
  • Whether the compliance period of 3 months is proportionate (ground g)

What decided it

The permanent residential use of caravans is materially different from the lawful seasonal caravan site use and causes material harm to the character and appearance of the rural National Park landscape, conflicting with development plan policy and the Framework.

No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal was refused on policy grounds with no material considerations to indicate otherwise, though the compliance period was extended on proportionality grounds reflecting personal circumstances.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 01Policy 06 Design and developmentPolicy 15 HousingPolicy 18 Sustainable tourism and holiday accommodation

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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