Field Opposite Fell End Slaggyford Brampton Northumberland CA8 7NW

1. 1.The application is supported by insufficient information to identify a clearly defined use and fails to demonstrate that the development directly relates to or is reasonably necessary for agricultural or other rural operations. The absence of justification for the cabin's siting means the principle of development is not established. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies STP 1, STP 3, and ECN 14 of the Northumberland Local Plan and the NPPF.
2. 2.By virtue of its prominence, form, and incongruous materials, the development represents a visually intrusive and poorly integrated form of development that fails to provide a high standard of design or to respond positively to its surroundings. As a result, the proposal has an adverse impact on the character of the site and the visual amenity experienced by nearby residents and visitors. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies QOP 1 and QOP 2 of the Northumberland Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.By virtue of its design, materials, form, and associated hard standing, the storage cabin and car parking are visually intrusive and fail to assimilate into their surroundings, resulting in harm to the character and visual amenity of the site and the wider North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The storage cabin therefore fails to conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB and is contrary to Policies ENV 1, ENV 3, ENV 4 and ENV 6 of the Northumberland Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.By virtue of the absence of information regarding the intended use of the storage cabin, associated activities, and car park, the development fails to demonstrate the potential ecological impacts on sensitive habitats and species caused by the proposal, including its impact on ground-nesting birds, or how these impacts would be avoided, mitigated, or compensated. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies ENV 1 and ENV 2 of the Northumberland Local Plan and the NPPF.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

CA8 7NW

Date validated

27 November 2025