One static, two touring caravans at Fairway B, Boughton Monchelsea

“Planning Committee Report 12 February 2026 2.PROPOSAL 2.01 The application is described as “Retrospective planning application for change of use of land for the stationing of 1no. static caravan and 2no. touring caravans for Gypsy/Traveller occupation, erection of utility/storage building and shed, installation of hardstanding, and creation of new access”.”

“Planning Committee Report 12 February 2026 limited harm to the character of the area arising from the intensification of the site” (Appeal decision letter paragraph 6). •“The proposal, would not enhance the character of the area and as such would result in a limited conflict with policies LPRSP15 and LPRQD4...”(Appeal decision letter paragraph 8). •“The proposed block plan includes the provision of an amenity building and a dedicated area of amenity space.”

“The application site and this previous approval are located amongst existing gypsy and traveller sites of differing scale that benefit from permanent (unrestricted) permission. The western (rear) application site boundary abuts protected woodland (TPO No. 3 of 1994). The entire surface area of the site including access track is permeable gravel and enclosed by a 1.8-metre-high close board fence.”

“Planning Committee Report 12 February 2026 REPORT SUMMARY Relevant planning history 24/504358/FULL Change of use of Land for the stationing of 6no. additional static caravans, relocation of 1 no. existing mobile home, retention of 1no. mobile home and erection of 1no. dayroom (following demolition of current) with associated access, parking and landscaping. Demolition of existing stables and existing day room.”

“Planning Committee Report 12 February 2026 3.03 National Planning Policy Framework (2024) •Section 2 – Achieving sustainable development •Section 4 – Decision making •Section 11- Making effecting use of Land •Section 12 – Achieving well designed places •Section 15 – Conserving and enhancing the natural environment 3.04 Supplementary and other planning documents •KCC Parking Standards •National Planning Practice Guidance •Landscape Character Assessment (2013) & Landscape…”

“Planning Committee Report 12 February 2026 5.CONSULTATIONS (Please note that summaries of consultation responses are set out below. Comments are discussed in more detail in the section where considered necessary). MBC Landscape Officer No objection. KCC Minerals and Waste 5.01 No objection Mobile home floor plans and elevations 6.APPRAISAL 6.01 The starting point for assessment of all applications in the countryside is policy LPRSP9.”

“(Officer comment: The main body of the application site is circa 77 metres to the west of Church Hill and screened from public views behind other gypsy and traveller accommodation and a narrow vehicular access. Gypsy and traveller accommodation is also to the north and south of the site, with woodland to the east. This context limits any visual harm to the countryside). •Overdevelopment. (Officer comment: The proposed layout plan has been included earlier in this report.”

“That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.”

“That the Head of Planning and Economic Development be given delegated powers to be able to settle or amend any necessary planning conditions and/or informatives in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.”