Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number:	RB2025/0250
Site Address:	Land rear of Slade Hollow Hooton Lane Laughton en le Morthen 9999
Description:	Creation of fishing lake with 6 No. ancillary holiday pods and associated landscaping
Officer Recommendation:	REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date:	25 April 2025
Decision Date:	25 April 2025
Decision Type:	REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee:	Delegated (Part 2A)
Conditions / Reason for Refusal:	01 The proposed development represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt, and would have an adverse impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the character of the area. The applicant has failed to demonstrate any very special circumstances to justify this inappropriate development and the harm caused to the openness of the Green Belt, and any other harm. As such, the proposal is considered to be contrary to Local Plan Policies CS4 ‘Green Belt’, and SP10 ‘Proposals for Outdoor Sport, Outdoor Recreation and Cemeteries in the Green Belt’ and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT The applicant did not enter into any pre application discussions with the Local Planning Authority. It is not possible to support a scheme of this nature and no amendments have been identified at this time to make it acceptable. It was not considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and resulted in this refusal.