Land to the South East of Weir View Cottage, Lintzfod Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1NB

Authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harrison F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the risk of flooding from all sources has been sufficiently assessed and will be appropriately mitigated and managed
whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind it is within the Lintzford Conservation Area

What decided it

The inadequate assessment of flood risk from all sources and failure to demonstrate appropriate mitigation and management measures, in conflict with the development plan.

Framework references: 154

Plan policies cited: Policy MSGP29, Policy MSGP30, Policy CS19, Policy CS15, Policy MSGP24, Policy MSGP25

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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