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Dismissed14 July 20266005755

Willow Beck Retreat, Retford Road, North Leverton, DN22 0AZ

Planning appeal 6005755 at Willow Beck Retreat, Retford Road, North Leverton, DN22 0AZ (Bassetlaw) was dismissed on 14 July 2026 by Inspector L N Hughes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the countryside.

the use of land for 8 no. touring pitches and 3 no. shepherds huts, conversion of existing building to an amenity block and reception, access improvements, parking and ancillary works

Authority
Bassetlaw
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
caravan-gypsy
Inspector
L N Hughes
Postcode
DN22 0AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the countryside
  • whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to the spatial strategy for the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside and fails to demonstrate it is in a suitable, sustainable location as required by the development plan policies, with these harms not outweighed by limited economic and community benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST33Policy ST35Policy ST8Policy ST10Policy 2aPolicy 7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 88

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

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