Field at Mansfield Road/ Main Street, Chesterfield, S44 6LE

Part Retrospective Change of Use from Agricultural Land into a Dog Exercise Field + Retrospective Creation of Access + Proposed Hardstanding + Fencing/Gate

Authority: Bolsover District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Walker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development on highway safety along Main Street
Whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to relevant development plan policies for development in the countryside, and the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the countryside
Whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed use, having regard to the accessibility of the site
The effects of the proposed development on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposed development would have an unacceptable effect on highway safety along Main Street due to restricted visibility at the access point combined with a significant increase in vehicular movements from the change of use.

Framework references: 115, 116, 89

Plan policies cited: Policy ITCR10, Policy ITCR11, Policy SS9, Policy SS3, Policy SC2, Policy SC3, Policy SS1, Policy SC9

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