Without planning permission: i. the making of a material change of use of the land for the stationing of a caravan for residential purposes to provide a single gypsy / traveller pitch; ii. operational development comprising a storage container and the formation of hard surfacing
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Archive Data: 29 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
37.9%
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National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Hearing held on 27 January 2026
Site visit made on 27 January 2026
by Thomas Shields DipURP MA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 14 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/B9506/C/25/3374397
Kensington Lodge, Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the To…