Broughton Saw Mill, Ermine Street, Broughton, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0AQ

Planning appeal 3367920 at Broughton Saw Mill, Ermine Street, Broughton, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0AQ (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2025 by Inspector James M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the open countryside.

the erection of a forestry workers dwelling to include demolition of existing structure

Authority: North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: James M
Postcode: DN20 0AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the open countryside
whether there is an essential need for a forestry workers dwelling, including its size and scale

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate an essential need for a forestry workers dwelling, combined with the policy conflict regarding countryside restriction, outweighed the economic benefits and housing contribution when assessed against both the development plan and the Framework.

the adverse impacts of the proposed development, particularly the failure to demonstrate essential need and conflict with countryside restriction policies, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of economic growth and housing delivery

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS5Policy RD2Policy CS1Policy CS2Policy CS3Policy CS11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84Paragraph 8Paragraph 11

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