Gypsy and Traveller site at Five Oak Stables, Linton

“The application site is located to the south side of Stilebridge Lane close to its junction with the A229 (Linton Hill). The site lies in the countryside and is approximately 1.9km south of Linton village. The site lies adjacent to an approved gypsy traveller site, a commercial equine business and holiday lets, including a number of ancillary buildings.”

“A cluster of Gypsy Traveller sites lies approximately 340 metres east of the application site all accessed via Stalbridge Lane. Public footpath KM129 is found a few metres to the south of the application site. Across the A229, Linton Hill to the west lies open fields and polytunnels, whilst a short distance to the south of there is the River Buelt…”

“With reference to the conclusions of the appeal Inspector, d) The proposed changes will not result in ‘significant’ visual harm, and the proposal is in line with policy LPRSP9. e) The changes to the layout and shape of the site are acceptable in respect of neighbour amenity and the development will provide adequate amenity for future occupiers.”

“RECOMMENDATION GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions with delegated authority to the Head of Development Management 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/or as resolved by the Planning Committee:”

“Planning Committee Report 15 January 2026 Linton Parish Council: Objection on the following summarised grounds a)No reason given for reduction in site area, and no reduction in occupancy levels. [Officer note: The submitted application form gives the following reason: “Due to an existing bank and treeline adjacent to the existing Manage' the site boundary has been altered with realignment of the proposed static homes”].”

“The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating water quality and taking enforcement action against polluters. The public can report incidents directly to the Environment Agency via the GOV.UK website or their hotline (0800 80 70 60)]. d)Application should be refused until these matters are fully resolved. [Officer note: In line with the approach taken by the appeal Inspector, planning conditions can reasonably be used to request information on a foul drainage system.”

“That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with the amendment of conditions 8 (f) and 13 (External Lighting) to require the submission and approval of specific details of the existing and proposed external lighting on the boundary of and within the site to protect dark skies and biodiversity etc. This to include focusing external lighting downwards.”

“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.”