Land South East of West Mains House, Beal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2PD

15 unit glamping park, comprising of 11no. woodside cabins and 4no. shepherds’ huts

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harrison F

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Ocean Drive
the effect of the proposal on water quality
whether surface water drainage has been sufficiently assessed and would be appropriately mitigated and managed

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on highway safety through intensified use of an unsuitable access road and would not incorporate adequate surface water drainage assessment and mitigation.

Framework references: 116, 187, 182, 181

Plan policies cited: Policy TRA1, Policy TRA2, Policy QOP1, Policy WAT2, Policy QOP2, Policy WAT3, Policy WAT4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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