Teffont Woodland, Dinton Road, Teffont Magna, Wiltshire, SP3 5RR

Conversion of Forestry building to tourism accommodation (holiday let)

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Faulkner H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on the landscape and scenic beauty of the CCNL
Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies concerning new dwellings in the CCNL
The effect of the proposed development upon the SAC

What decided it

The permanent nature of the proposed holiday let use would result in significant harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, conflicting with the primary purpose of its designation and the development plan, which was sufficient to dismiss the appeal.

Framework references: 189, 88

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 51, Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 33, Policy 39, Policy 48

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