Breach of planning control as alleged in the notice is, without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from a nil use to a mixed use comprising residential and light industrial (Class E g) iii) of the Town and Country Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as amended)), through the creation of a live/work unit that consists of a residential unit, workshop and associated operational development. The approximate location of the residential unit and workshop are indicated on the attached plan by a blue ‘X’ and red ‘A’ respectively. The land has been outlined in
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Archive Data: 33 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
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Appeal Decision
Site Visit made on 18 February 2026
by J Whitfield BA(Hons) DipTP MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 29th April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/D0840/C/24/3348537
Land known as Middle Earth, Skate Park Lane, Mount Hawke TR4 8BQ
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning A…