A South Devon agricultural track appeal fails after extensive earthworks harm the National Landscape and protected trees without sufficient farm need.
Modbury track appeal fails on landscape and farm need
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Saunderton storage appeal fails despite no landscape harm
Temporary B8 storage on a former Buckinghamshire car park is rejected after the Inspector rules Green Belt exceptions do not apply.
Snowshill barn appeal fails on landscape siting
A Part 6 agricultural barn appeal fails because prominent siting would harm the Cotswolds National Landscape, despite accepted farming need.
Agricultural barn appeal wins in Cranborne Chase
A Hampshire agricultural barn appeal succeeds after an Inspector rejects a major-development argument within the protected Cranborne Chase landscape.
Mickleham grey belt appeal allows home in Surrey Hills
A Surrey Hills permission-in-principle appeal succeeds after revised grey belt policy changes the Green Belt assessment, although landscape protection still applies.
South Downs traveller pitch allowed despite landscape harm
One traveller pitch wins permission in the South Downs despite landscape harm, helped by unmet need and the August 2026 NPPF.
Permission in principle allows eight Cornwall homes
Eight homes received permission in principle at Mevagissey despite local plan conflict and landscape harm, but detailed consent remains outstanding.
Dorset Agricultural Building Appeal Wins Landscape Approval
A Dorset sheep-farm storage building wins prior approval after an Inspector finds agricultural necessity and acceptable landscape effects despite council objections.
Ramsden solar appeal allowed despite landscape harm
A 20MW solar and battery scheme is approved after energy, grid and biodiversity benefits outweigh local landscape and heritage harm.
Bolberry mast appeal allows 25m replacement on coast
A wider lattice tower can replace a 50-metre mast after an Inspector found the permitted development limitation did not apply.
West Berkshire driveway appeal clears landscape test
A rural driveway wins permission despite a deficient landscape assessment, as the Inspector gives weight to protected-landscape design and pedestrian safety.
Wellington Heath appeal wins despite landscape harm
A Wellington Heath appeal grants five homes in the Malvern Hills National Landscape despite acknowledged harm under England’s new NPPF.
Hospitality trailer appeal fails as seasonal mobile use harms South Devon coast
A South Devon hospitality trailer appeal fails despite seasonal use and NPPF support because the coast-path location harms the protected landscape.
Sevenoaks grey belt appeal: traveller site wins 3-year reprieve
The Sevenoaks grey belt appeal tests the August 2026 NPPF as a West Kingsdown traveller site wins three years despite National Landscape and Ancient Woodland harm.
Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape proposal reaches Secretary of State
Natural England has submitted the Yorkshire Wolds National Landscape proposal to the Secretary of State. The 463 km² area is not designated yet and confirmation is still required.
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