SALVATION PLACE, BELL FARM LANE, MINSTER, ME12 4JB

material change of use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation with associated development (hard standing, 2 sheds and cess pool)

Authority: Swale
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy
Postcode: ME12 4JB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the site is suitable for the use, with particular regard to the risk of coastal erosion
the effect of the development on the Thames, Medway and Swale Estuary Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site
whether there are any other material considerations that are pertinent to the appeal

What decided it

The significant and persistent shortfall in the supply of gypsy and traveller pitches, combined with the limited immediate erosion risk to the mobile home's actual position, outweighed the conflict with policy DM23.

the significant shortfall in gypsy and traveller pitch supply and lack of alternative sites outweighed the conflict with policy DM23 and the risk to life and property from coastal erosion, justifying a temporary five-year permission

Framework references: 184, 185, 11, 56, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy DM23, Policy DM28, Policy ST1, Policy DM14

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